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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.37, 514.06 and 320.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.37, 514.06 and 320.26 is: 478.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.37 : 514.06 = 320.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.37/514.06 = 320.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.37x = 514.06 × 320.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.37x = 164,632.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,632.86/344.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.07

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