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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.14, 509.40 and 330.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.14, 509.40 and 330.42 is: 494.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.14 : 509.40 = 330.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.14/509.40 = 330.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.14x = 509.40 × 330.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.14x = 168,315.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,315.95/340.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.84

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