Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.56, 516.84 and 327.26
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 344.56, 516.84 and 327.26 is: 490.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344.56 : 516.84 = 327.26 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344.56/516.84 = 327.26/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344.56x = 516.84 × 327.26 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344.56x = 169,142.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,142.29/344.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 490.89
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