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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.40, 519.30 and 332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.40, 519.30 and 332.40 is: 501.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.40 : 519.30 = 332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.40/519.30 = 332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.40x = 519.30 × 332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.40x = 172,615.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,615.32/344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.21

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