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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.36, 512.73 and 337.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.36, 512.73 and 337.50 is: 505.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.36 : 512.73 = 337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.36/512.73 = 337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.36x = 512.73 × 337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.36x = 173,046.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,046.38/342.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.45

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