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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.44, 519.66 and 329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.44, 519.66 and 329.16 is: 493.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.44 : 519.66 = 329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.44/519.66 = 329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.44x = 519.66 × 329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.44x = 171,051.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,051.29/346.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.74

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