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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.28, 518 and 342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.28, 518 and 342.40 is: 513.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.28 : 518 = 342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.28/518 = 342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.28x = 518 × 342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.28x = 177,363.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,363.20/345.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.68

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