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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.62, 511.71 and 333.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.62, 511.71 and 333.46 is: 499.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.62 : 511.71 = 333.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.62/511.71 = 333.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.62x = 511.71 × 333.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.62x = 170,634.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,634.82/341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.49

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