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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.04, 513.90 and 331.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.04, 513.90 and 331.96 is: 498.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.04 : 513.90 = 331.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.04/513.90 = 331.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.04x = 513.90 × 331.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.04x = 170,594.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,594.24/342.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.76

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