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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.70, 507.20 and 338.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.70, 507.20 and 338.68 is: 504.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.70 : 507.20 = 338.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.70/507.20 = 338.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.70x = 507.20 × 338.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.70x = 171,774.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,774.27/340.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.18

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