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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.14, 518.38 and 332.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.14, 518.38 and 332.45 is: 499.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.14 : 518.38 = 332.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.14/518.38 = 332.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.14x = 518.38 × 332.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.14x = 172,332.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,332.01/345.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.32

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