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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.28, 509.04 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.28, 509.04 and 334.80 is: 499.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.28 : 509.04 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.28/509.04 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.28x = 509.04 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.28x = 170,426.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,426.59/341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.37

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