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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.14, 511.23 and 332.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.14, 511.23 and 332.94 is: 500.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.14 : 511.23 = 332.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.14/511.23 = 332.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.14x = 511.23 × 332.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.14x = 170,208.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,208.92/340.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.41

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