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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.08, 511.02 and 339.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.08, 511.02 and 339.06 is: 505.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.08 : 511.02 = 339.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.08/511.02 = 339.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.08x = 511.02 × 339.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.08x = 173,266.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,266.44/343.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.03

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