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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.17, 520.81 and 326.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.17, 520.81 and 326.32 is: 489.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.17 : 520.81 = 326.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.17/520.81 = 326.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.17x = 520.81 × 326.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.17x = 169,950.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,950.72/347.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.53

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