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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.23, 511.17 and 334.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.23, 511.17 and 334.02 is: 501.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.23 : 511.17 = 334.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.23/511.17 = 334.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.23x = 511.17 × 334.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.23x = 170,741.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,741.00/340.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.84

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