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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.14, 515.60 and 327.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.14, 515.60 and 327.51 is: 487.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.14 : 515.60 = 327.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.14/515.60 = 327.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.14x = 515.60 × 327.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.14x = 168,864.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,864.16/346.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.85

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