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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.43, 513.33 and 341.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.43, 513.33 and 341.57 is: 509.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.43 : 513.33 = 341.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.43/513.33 = 341.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.43x = 513.33 × 341.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.43x = 175,335.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,335.56/344.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.06

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