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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.17, 518.98 and 326.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.17, 518.98 and 326.84 is: 489.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.17 : 518.98 = 326.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.17/518.98 = 326.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.17x = 518.98 × 326.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.17x = 169,621.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,621.54/346.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.99

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