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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.56, 519.84 and 329.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.56, 519.84 and 329.26 is: 493.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.56 : 519.84 = 329.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.56/519.84 = 329.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.56x = 519.84 × 329.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.56x = 171,162.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,162.52/346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.89

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