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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.40, 518.40 and 333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.40, 518.40 and 333.44 is: 499.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.40 : 518.40 = 333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.40/518.40 = 333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.40x = 518.40 × 333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.40x = 172,855.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,855.30/346.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.00

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