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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.71, 513.35 and 330.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.71, 513.35 and 330.49 is: 495.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.71 : 513.35 = 330.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.71/513.35 = 330.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.71x = 513.35 × 330.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.71x = 169,657.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,657.04/342.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.05

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