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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346, 519.84 and 327.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346, 519.84 and 327.36 is: 491.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346 : 519.84 = 327.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346/519.84 = 327.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346x = 519.84 × 327.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346x = 170,174.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,174.82/346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.83

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