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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.36, 515.40 and 335.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.36, 515.40 and 335.44 is: 503.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.36 : 515.40 = 335.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.36/515.40 = 335.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.36x = 515.40 × 335.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.36x = 172,885.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,885.78/343.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.51

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