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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.52, 518.57 and 326.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.52, 518.57 and 326.53 is: 488.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.52 : 518.57 = 326.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.52/518.57 = 326.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.52x = 518.57 × 326.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.52x = 169,328.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,328.66/346.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.65

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