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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.82, 511.73 and 334.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.82, 511.73 and 334.66 is: 502.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.82 : 511.73 = 334.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.82/511.73 = 334.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.82x = 511.73 × 334.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.82x = 171,253.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,253.00/340.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.48

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