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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.13, 519.24 and 329.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.13, 519.24 and 329.15 is: 496.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.13 : 519.24 = 329.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.13/519.24 = 329.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.13x = 519.24 × 329.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.13x = 170,905.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,905.25/344.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.63

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