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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.44, 508.44 and 321.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.44, 508.44 and 321.72 is: 480.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.44 : 508.44 = 321.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.44/508.44 = 321.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.44x = 508.44 × 321.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.44x = 163,575.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,575.32/340.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.48

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