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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.54, 513.41 and 335.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.54, 513.41 and 335.44 is: 501.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.54 : 513.41 = 335.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.54/513.41 = 335.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.54x = 513.41 × 335.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.54x = 172,218.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,218.25/343.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.30

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