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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.36, 515.49 and 332.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.36, 515.49 and 332.43 is: 499.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.36 : 515.49 = 332.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.36/515.49 = 332.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.36x = 515.49 × 332.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.36x = 171,364.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,364.34/343.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.08

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