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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.40, 513.66 and 332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.40, 513.66 and 332.16 is: 495.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.40 : 513.66 = 332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.40/513.66 = 332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.40x = 513.66 × 332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.40x = 170,617.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,617.31/344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.40

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