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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.68, 511.83 and 330.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.68, 511.83 and 330.96 is: 497.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.68 : 511.83 = 330.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.68/511.83 = 330.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.68x = 511.83 × 330.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.68x = 169,395.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,395.26/340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.23

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