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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.64, 514.86 and 327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.64, 514.86 and 327 is: 487.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.64 : 514.86 = 327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.64/514.86 = 327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.64x = 514.86 × 327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.64x = 168,359.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,359.22/345.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.09

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