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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.39, 942.59 and 339.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.39, 942.59 and 339.76 is: 509.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.39 : 942.59 = 339.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.39/942.59 = 339.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.39x = 942.59 × 339.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.39x = 320,254.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,254.38/628.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.64

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