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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.42, 943.72 and 340.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.42, 943.72 and 340.06 is: 510.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.42 : 943.72 = 340.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.42/943.72 = 340.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.42x = 943.72 × 340.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.42x = 320,921.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,921.42/628.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.68

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