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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345, 517.62 and 336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345, 517.62 and 336.12 is: 504.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345 : 517.62 = 336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345/517.62 = 336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345x = 517.62 × 336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345x = 173,982.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,982.43/345
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.30

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