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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.39, 521.09 and 326.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.39, 521.09 and 326.27 is: 489.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.39 : 521.09 = 326.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.39/521.09 = 326.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.39x = 521.09 × 326.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.39x = 170,016.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,016.03/347.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.41

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