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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.68, 519.66 and 328.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.68, 519.66 and 328.68 is: 492.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.68 : 519.66 = 328.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.68/519.66 = 328.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.68x = 519.66 × 328.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.68x = 170,801.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,801.85/346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.68

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