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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.81, 514.92 and 333.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.81, 514.92 and 333.70 is: 501.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.81 : 514.92 = 333.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.81/514.92 = 333.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.81x = 514.92 × 333.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.81x = 171,828.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,828.80/342.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.24

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