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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.72, 512.70 and 334.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.72, 512.70 and 334.44 is: 501.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.72 : 512.70 = 334.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.72/512.70 = 334.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.72x = 512.70 × 334.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.72x = 171,467.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,467.39/341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.78

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