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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.01, 512.61 and 330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.01, 512.61 and 330.40 is: 495.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.01 : 512.61 = 330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.01/512.61 = 330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.01x = 512.61 × 330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.01x = 169,366.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,366.34/342.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.21

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