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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.28, 513.09 and 330.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.28, 513.09 and 330.72 is: 492.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.28 : 513.09 = 330.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.28/513.09 = 330.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.28x = 513.09 × 330.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.28x = 169,689.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,689.12/344.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.88

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