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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.74, 507.39 and 336.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.74, 507.39 and 336.63 is: 501.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.74 : 507.39 = 336.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.74/507.39 = 336.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.74x = 507.39 × 336.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.74x = 170,802.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,802.70/340.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.27

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