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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.57, 511.36 and 334.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.57, 511.36 and 334.41 is: 502.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.57 : 511.36 = 334.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.57/511.36 = 334.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.57x = 511.36 × 334.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.57x = 170,999.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,999.67/340.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.11

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