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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.67, 516.47 and 326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.67, 516.47 and 326.24 is: 488.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.67 : 516.47 = 326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.67/516.47 = 326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.67x = 516.47 × 326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.67x = 168,488.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,488.96/344.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.84

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