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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.78, 519.22 and 329.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.78, 519.22 and 329.78 is: 495.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.78 : 519.22 = 329.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.78/519.22 = 329.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.78x = 519.22 × 329.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.78x = 171,228.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,228.37/345.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.19

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