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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.96, 513.07 and 336.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.96, 513.07 and 336.49 is: 504.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.96 : 513.07 = 336.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.96/513.07 = 336.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.96x = 513.07 × 336.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.96x = 172,640.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,640.80/341.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.86

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