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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.03, 517.74 and 327.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.03, 517.74 and 327.49 is: 490.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.03 : 517.74 = 327.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.03/517.74 = 327.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.03x = 517.74 × 327.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.03x = 169,554.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,554.67/346.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.00

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