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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.90, 511.43 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.90, 511.43 and 332.64 is: 496.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.90 : 511.43 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.90/511.43 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.90x = 511.43 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.90x = 170,120.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,120.41/342.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.12

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