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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.76, 518.46 and 327.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.76, 518.46 and 327.10 is: 487.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.76 : 518.46 = 327.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.76/518.46 = 327.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.76x = 518.46 × 327.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.76x = 169,588.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,588.27/347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.66

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