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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.05, 520.11 and 320.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.05, 520.11 and 320.59 is: 481.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.05 : 520.11 = 320.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.05/520.11 = 320.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.05x = 520.11 × 320.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.05x = 166,742.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,742.06/346.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.84

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