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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.10, 519.98 and 333.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.10, 519.98 and 333.79 is: 501.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.10 : 519.98 = 333.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.10/519.98 = 333.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.10x = 519.98 × 333.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.10x = 173,564.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,564.12/346.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.49

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