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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.23, 512.67 and 335.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.23, 512.67 and 335.02 is: 503.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.23 : 512.67 = 335.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.23/512.67 = 335.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.23x = 512.67 × 335.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.23x = 171,754.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,754.70/341.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.34

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