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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.28, 511.94 and 324.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.28, 511.94 and 324.12 is: 483.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.28 : 511.94 = 324.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.28/511.94 = 324.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.28x = 511.94 × 324.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.28x = 165,929.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,929.99/343.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.37

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