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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.72, 514.20 and 335.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.72, 514.20 and 335.44 is: 503.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.72 : 514.20 = 335.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.72/514.20 = 335.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.72x = 514.20 × 335.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.72x = 172,483.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,483.25/342.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.28

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