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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.84, 516.66 and 332.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.84, 516.66 and 332.20 is: 497.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.84 : 516.66 = 332.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.84/516.66 = 332.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.84x = 516.66 × 332.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.84x = 171,634.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,634.45/344.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.72

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