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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.24, 516.60 and 333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.24, 516.60 and 333.20 is: 500.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.24 : 516.60 = 333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.24/516.60 = 333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.24x = 516.60 × 333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.24x = 172,131.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,131.12/344.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.03

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