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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.82, 516.31 and 324.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.82, 516.31 and 324.34 is: 485.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.82 : 516.31 = 324.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.82/516.31 = 324.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.82x = 516.31 × 324.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.82x = 167,457.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,457.88/344.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.63

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