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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.94, 520.62 and 324.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.94, 520.62 and 324.15 is: 486.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.94 : 520.62 = 324.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.94/520.62 = 324.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.94x = 520.62 × 324.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.94x = 168,758.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,758.97/346.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.43

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