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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.05, 518.47 and 325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.05, 518.47 and 325.50 is: 487.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.05 : 518.47 = 325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.05/518.47 = 325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.05x = 518.47 × 325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.05x = 168,761.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,761.99/346.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.68

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