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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.69, 521.80 and 326.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.69, 521.80 and 326.15 is: 489.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.69 : 521.80 = 326.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.69/521.80 = 326.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.69x = 521.80 × 326.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.69x = 170,185.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,185.56/347.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.48

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