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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.04, 516.91 and 330.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.04, 516.91 and 330.37 is: 496.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.04 : 516.91 = 330.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.04/516.91 = 330.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.04x = 516.91 × 330.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.04x = 170,771.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,771.56/344.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.37

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