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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.87, 516.33 and 332.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.87, 516.33 and 332.19 is: 495.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.87 : 516.33 = 332.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.87/516.33 = 332.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.87x = 516.33 × 332.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.87x = 171,519.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,519.66/345.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.91

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