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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.19, 508.50 and 332.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.19, 508.50 and 332.55 is: 495.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.19 : 508.50 = 332.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.19/508.50 = 332.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.19x = 508.50 × 332.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.19x = 169,101.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,101.68/341.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.62

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