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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.19, 512.73 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.19, 512.73 and 333 is: 500.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.19 : 512.73 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.19/512.73 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.19x = 512.73 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.19x = 170,739.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,739.09/341.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.42

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