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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.35, 513.03 and 332.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.35, 513.03 and 332.15 is: 500.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.35 : 513.03 = 332.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.35/513.03 = 332.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.35x = 513.03 × 332.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.35x = 170,404.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,404.48/340.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.67

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