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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.24, 519.32 and 327.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.24, 519.32 and 327.14 is: 493.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.24 : 519.32 = 327.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.24/519.32 = 327.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.24x = 519.32 × 327.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.24x = 169,890.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,890.34/344.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.52

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