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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.48, 514.02 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.48, 514.02 and 336.24 is: 501.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.48 : 514.02 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.48/514.02 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.48x = 514.02 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.48x = 172,834.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,834.08/344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.73

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