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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.47, 507.80 and 333.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.47, 507.80 and 333.18 is: 496.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.47 : 507.80 = 333.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.47/507.80 = 333.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.47x = 507.80 × 333.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.47x = 169,189.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,189.64/340.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.93

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