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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.49, 508.37 and 339.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.49, 508.37 and 339.66 is: 505.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.49 : 508.37 = 339.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.49/508.37 = 339.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.49x = 508.37 × 339.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.49x = 172,671.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,671.26/341.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.64

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