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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.68, 518.03 and 341.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.68, 518.03 and 341.03 is: 512.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.68 : 518.03 = 341.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.68/518.03 = 341.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.68x = 518.03 × 341.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.68x = 176,663.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,663.77/344.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.54

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