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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.01, 509.36 and 335.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.01, 509.36 and 335.54 is: 501.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.01 : 509.36 = 335.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.01/509.36 = 335.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.01x = 509.36 × 335.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.01x = 170,910.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,910.25/341.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.19

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