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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.58, 516.15 and 334.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.58, 516.15 and 334.45 is: 498.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.58 : 516.15 = 334.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.58/516.15 = 334.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.58x = 516.15 × 334.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.58x = 172,627.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,627.52/346.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.09

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