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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.18, 511.08 and 330.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.18, 511.08 and 330.46 is: 496.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.18 : 511.08 = 330.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.18/511.08 = 330.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.18x = 511.08 × 330.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.18x = 168,891.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,891.50/340.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.48

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