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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.25, 516.58 and 321.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.25, 516.58 and 321.17 is: 481.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.25 : 516.58 = 321.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.25/516.58 = 321.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.25x = 516.58 × 321.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.25x = 165,906.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,906.61/344.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.94

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