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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.74, 514.53 and 323.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.74, 514.53 and 323.76 is: 484.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.74 : 514.53 = 323.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.74/514.53 = 323.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.74x = 514.53 × 323.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.74x = 166,584.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,584.23/343.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.62

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