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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.61, 513.61 and 335.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.61, 513.61 and 335.41 is: 501.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.61 : 513.61 = 335.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.61/513.61 = 335.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.61x = 513.61 × 335.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.61x = 172,269.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,269.93/343.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.35

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