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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.44, 511.02 and 342.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.44, 511.02 and 342.30 is: 509.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.44 : 511.02 = 342.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.44/511.02 = 342.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.44x = 511.02 × 342.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.44x = 174,922.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,922.15/343.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.32

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