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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.25, 518.73 and 331.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.25, 518.73 and 331.58 is: 498.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.25 : 518.73 = 331.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.25/518.73 = 331.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.25x = 518.73 × 331.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.25x = 172,000.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,000.75/345.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.19

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