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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.36, 513.24 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.36, 513.24 and 335.16 is: 500.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.36 : 513.24 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.36/513.24 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.36x = 513.24 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.36x = 172,016.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,016.26/343.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.98

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