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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.59, 517.57 and 321.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.59, 517.57 and 321.29 is: 481.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.59 : 517.57 = 321.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.59/517.57 = 321.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.59x = 517.57 × 321.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.59x = 166,290.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,290.07/345.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.18

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