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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.84, 474.96 and 327.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.84, 474.96 and 327.64 is: 452.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.84 : 474.96 = 327.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.84/474.96 = 327.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.84x = 474.96 × 327.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.84x = 155,615.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,615.89/343.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.58

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