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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.39, 508.47 and 337.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.39, 508.47 and 337.34 is: 502.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.39 : 508.47 = 337.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.39/508.47 = 337.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.39x = 508.47 × 337.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.39x = 171,527.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,527.27/341.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.44

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