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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342, 512.19 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342, 512.19 and 335.52 is: 502.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 512.19 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/512.19 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 512.19 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 171,849.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,849.99/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.49

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