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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.34, 515.45 and 339.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.34, 515.45 and 339.90 is: 510.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.34 : 515.45 = 339.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.34/515.45 = 339.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.34x = 515.45 × 339.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.34x = 175,202.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,202.30/343.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.28

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