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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.85, 516.66 and 336.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.85, 516.66 and 336.34 is: 503.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.85 : 516.66 = 336.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.85/516.66 = 336.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.85x = 516.66 × 336.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.85x = 173,773.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,773.42/344.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.91

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