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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.32, 516.89 and 334.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.32, 516.89 and 334.36 is: 497.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.32 : 516.89 = 334.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.32/516.89 = 334.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.32x = 516.89 × 334.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.32x = 172,823.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,823.08/347.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.60

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