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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.32, 941.76 and 339.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.32, 941.76 and 339.60 is: 509.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.32 : 941.76 = 339.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.32/941.76 = 339.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.32x = 941.76 × 339.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.32x = 319,821.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,821.70/628.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.01

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