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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.54, 520.53 and 326.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.54, 520.53 and 326.13 is: 488.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.54 : 520.53 = 326.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.54/520.53 = 326.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.54x = 520.53 × 326.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.54x = 169,757.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,757.27/347.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.45

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