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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.48, 507.65 and 336.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.48, 507.65 and 336.88 is: 502.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.48 : 507.65 = 336.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.48/507.65 = 336.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.48x = 507.65 × 336.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.48x = 171,017.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,017.13/340.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.28

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