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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.30, 518.45 and 321.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.30, 518.45 and 321.97 is: 480.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.30 : 518.45 = 321.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.30/518.45 = 321.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.30x = 518.45 × 321.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.30x = 166,921.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,921.14/347.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.63

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