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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.17, 519.31 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.17, 519.31 and 325.32 is: 488.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.17 : 519.31 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.17/519.31 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.17x = 519.31 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.17x = 168,940.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,940.39/346.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.02

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