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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.56, 509.58 and 330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.56, 509.58 and 330 is: 493.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.56 : 509.58 = 330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.56/509.58 = 330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.56x = 509.58 × 330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.56x = 168,161.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,161.40/340.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.78

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