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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.13, 515.41 and 332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.13, 515.41 and 332.60 is: 498.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.13 : 515.41 = 332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.13/515.41 = 332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.13x = 515.41 × 332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.13x = 171,421.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,421.96/344.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.14

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