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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.92, 508.50 and 321.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.92, 508.50 and 321.66 is: 479.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.92 : 508.50 = 321.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.92/508.50 = 321.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.92x = 508.50 × 321.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.92x = 163,564.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,564.11/340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.77

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