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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.72, 518 and 323.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.72, 518 and 323.95 is: 483.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.72 : 518 = 323.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.72/518 = 323.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.72x = 518 × 323.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.72x = 167,806.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,806.10/346.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.98

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