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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.84, 514.62 and 335.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.84, 514.62 and 335.10 is: 503.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.84 : 514.62 = 335.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.84/514.62 = 335.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.84x = 514.62 × 335.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.84x = 172,449.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,449.16/342.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.00

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