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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.20, 518.68 and 325.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.20, 518.68 and 325.65 is: 487.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.20 : 518.68 = 325.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.20/518.68 = 325.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.20x = 518.68 × 325.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.20x = 168,908.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,908.14/346.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.89

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