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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.44, 514.32 and 331.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.44, 514.32 and 331.02 is: 495.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.44 : 514.32 = 331.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.44/514.32 = 331.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.44x = 514.32 × 331.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.44x = 170,250.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,250.21/343.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.72

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