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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.16, 942.08 and 339.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.16, 942.08 and 339.84 is: 509.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.16 : 942.08 = 339.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.16/942.08 = 339.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.16x = 942.08 × 339.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.16x = 320,156.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,156.47/628.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.67

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