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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.68, 517.24 and 321.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.68, 517.24 and 321.90 is: 483.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.68 : 517.24 = 321.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.68/517.24 = 321.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.68x = 517.24 × 321.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.68x = 166,499.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,499.56/344.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.06

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