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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.67, 515.57 and 338.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.67, 515.57 and 338.13 is: 507.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.67 : 515.57 = 338.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.67/515.57 = 338.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.67x = 515.57 × 338.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.67x = 174,329.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,329.43/343.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.25

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