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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.80, 517.20 and 332.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.80, 517.20 and 332.65 is: 498.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.80 : 517.20 = 332.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.80/517.20 = 332.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.80x = 517.20 × 332.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.80x = 172,046.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,046.58/344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.98

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