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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.81, 513.45 and 336.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.81, 513.45 and 336.11 is: 503.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.81 : 513.45 = 336.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.81/513.45 = 336.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.81x = 513.45 × 336.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.81x = 172,573.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,573.11/342.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.41

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