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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.89, 513.74 and 326.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.89, 513.74 and 326.26 is: 485.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.89 : 513.74 = 326.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.89/513.74 = 326.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.89x = 513.74 × 326.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.89x = 167,608.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,608.61/344.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.98

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