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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.92, 518.28 and 323.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.92, 518.28 and 323.05 is: 485.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.92 : 518.28 = 323.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.92/518.28 = 323.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.92x = 518.28 × 323.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.92x = 167,430.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,430.35/344.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.42

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