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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.65, 508.10 and 330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.65, 508.10 and 330.40 is: 492.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.65 : 508.10 = 330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.65/508.10 = 330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.65x = 508.10 × 330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.65x = 167,876.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,876.24/340.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.81

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