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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.25, 512.33 and 336.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.25, 512.33 and 336.56 is: 500.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.25 : 512.33 = 336.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.25/512.33 = 336.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.25x = 512.33 × 336.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.25x = 172,425.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,425.54/344.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.87

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