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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.50, 507.38 and 329.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.50, 507.38 and 329.46 is: 490.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.50 : 507.38 = 329.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.50/507.38 = 329.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.50x = 507.38 × 329.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.50x = 167,161.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,161.41/340.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.93

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