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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.08, 940.62 and 340.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.08, 940.62 and 340.34 is: 510.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.08 : 940.62 = 340.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.08/940.62 = 340.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.08x = 940.62 × 340.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.08x = 320,130.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,130.61/627.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.51

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