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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.40, 518.04 and 327.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.40, 518.04 and 327.96 is: 489.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.40 : 518.04 = 327.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.40/518.04 = 327.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.40x = 518.04 × 327.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.40x = 169,896.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,896.40/347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.05

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