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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.78, 518.49 and 324.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.78, 518.49 and 324.27 is: 486.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.78 : 518.49 = 324.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.78/518.49 = 324.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.78x = 518.49 × 324.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.78x = 168,130.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,130.75/345.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.24

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