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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.88, 514.20 and 327.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.88, 514.20 and 327.76 is: 491.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.88 : 514.20 = 327.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.88/514.20 = 327.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.88x = 514.20 × 327.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.88x = 168,534.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,534.19/342.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.53

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