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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.76, 519.72 and 326.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.76, 519.72 and 326.32 is: 490.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.76 : 519.72 = 326.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.76/519.72 = 326.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.76x = 519.72 × 326.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.76x = 169,595.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,595.03/345.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.50

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