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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.82, 508.95 and 336.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.82, 508.95 and 336.62 is: 501.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.82 : 508.95 = 336.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.82/508.95 = 336.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.82x = 508.95 × 336.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.82x = 171,324.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,324.02/341.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.21

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