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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.46, 516.71 and 339.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.46, 516.71 and 339.69 is: 509.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.46 : 516.71 = 339.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.46/516.71 = 339.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.46x = 516.71 × 339.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.46x = 175,521.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,521.22/344.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.55

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