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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.14, 512.73 and 333.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.14, 512.73 and 333.94 is: 501.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.14 : 512.73 = 333.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.14/512.73 = 333.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.14x = 512.73 × 333.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.14x = 171,221.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,221.06/341.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.91

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