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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.33, 513.71 and 341.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.33, 513.71 and 341.07 is: 511.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.33 : 513.71 = 341.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.33/513.71 = 341.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.33x = 513.71 × 341.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.33x = 175,211.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,211.07/342.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.82

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