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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.39, 518.75 and 332.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.39, 518.75 and 332.70 is: 499.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.39 : 518.75 = 332.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.39/518.75 = 332.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.39x = 518.75 × 332.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.39x = 172,588.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,588.13/345.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.69

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