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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.80, 513.92 and 324.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.80, 513.92 and 324.56 is: 486.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.80 : 513.92 = 324.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.80/513.92 = 324.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.80x = 513.92 × 324.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.80x = 166,797.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,797.88/342.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.57

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