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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.56, 517.16 and 336.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.56, 517.16 and 336.64 is: 505.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.56 : 517.16 = 336.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.56/517.16 = 336.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.56x = 517.16 × 336.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.56x = 174,096.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,096.74/344.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.27

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