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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.83, 515.96 and 342.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.83, 515.96 and 342.57 is: 514.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.83 : 515.96 = 342.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.83/515.96 = 342.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.83x = 515.96 × 342.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.83x = 176,752.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,752.42/343.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.07

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