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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.35, 507.48 and 339.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.35, 507.48 and 339.89 is: 506.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.35 : 507.48 = 339.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.35/507.48 = 339.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.35x = 507.48 × 339.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.35x = 172,484.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,484.84/340.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.79

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