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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.70, 509.83 and 335.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.70, 509.83 and 335.23 is: 501.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.70 : 509.83 = 335.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.70/509.83 = 335.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.70x = 509.83 × 335.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.70x = 170,908.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,908.20/340.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.65

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