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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.97, 510.74 and 339.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.97, 510.74 and 339.58 is: 507.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.97 : 510.74 = 339.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.97/510.74 = 339.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.97x = 510.74 × 339.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.97x = 173,437.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,437.09/341.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.17

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