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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.40, 511.56 and 332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.40, 511.56 and 332.40 is: 498.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.40 : 511.56 = 332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.40/511.56 = 332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.40x = 511.56 × 332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.40x = 170,042.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,042.54/341.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.07

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