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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.71, 509.58 and 334.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.71, 509.58 and 334.94 is: 502.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.71 : 509.58 = 334.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.71/509.58 = 334.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.71x = 509.58 × 334.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.71x = 170,676.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,676.18/339.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.42

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