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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.17, 520.16 and 324.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.17, 520.16 and 324.30 is: 487.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.17 : 520.16 = 324.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.17/520.16 = 324.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.17x = 520.16 × 324.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.17x = 168,686.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,686.27/346.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.29

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