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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.28, 515.19 and 335.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.28, 515.19 and 335.72 is: 503.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.28 : 515.19 = 335.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.28/515.19 = 335.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.28x = 515.19 × 335.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.28x = 172,957.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,957.01/343.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.84

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