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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.40, 513.51 and 338.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.40, 513.51 and 338.25 is: 504.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.40 : 513.51 = 338.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.40/513.51 = 338.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.40x = 513.51 × 338.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.40x = 173,696.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,696.82/344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.34

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