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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.96, 515.02 and 327.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.96, 515.02 and 327.56 is: 491.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.96 : 515.02 = 327.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.96/515.02 = 327.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.96x = 515.02 × 327.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.96x = 168,699.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,699.95/342.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.89

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