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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.42, 512.82 and 332.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.42, 512.82 and 332.70 is: 498.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.42 : 512.82 = 332.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.42/512.82 = 332.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.42x = 512.82 × 332.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.42x = 170,615.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,615.21/342.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.26

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