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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.82, 511.68 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.82, 511.68 and 336.96 is: 504.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.82 : 511.68 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.82/511.68 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.82x = 511.68 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.82x = 172,415.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,415.69/341.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.40

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