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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.60, 517 and 332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.60, 517 and 332.24 is: 498.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.60 : 517 = 332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.60/517 = 332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.60x = 517 × 332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.60x = 171,768.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,768.08/344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.46

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