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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.04, 513.91 and 328.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.04, 513.91 and 328.37 is: 493.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.04 : 513.91 = 328.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.04/513.91 = 328.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.04x = 513.91 × 328.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.04x = 168,752.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,752.63/342.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.37

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