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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.32, 513.28 and 336.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.32, 513.28 and 336.68 is: 507.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.32 : 513.28 = 336.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.32/513.28 = 336.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.32x = 513.28 × 336.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.32x = 172,811.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,811.11/340.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.79

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