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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.96, 517.91 and 321.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.96, 517.91 and 321.27 is: 479.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.96 : 517.91 = 321.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.96/517.91 = 321.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.96x = 517.91 × 321.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.96x = 166,388.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,388.95/346.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.56

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