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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.34, 512.55 and 334.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.34, 512.55 and 334.86 is: 502.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.34 : 512.55 = 334.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.34/512.55 = 334.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.34x = 512.55 × 334.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.34x = 171,632.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,632.49/341.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.82

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