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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.96, 514 and 331.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.96, 514 and 331.04 is: 493.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.96 : 514 = 331.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.96/514 = 331.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.96x = 514 × 331.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.96x = 170,154.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,154.56/344.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.26

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