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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.53, 943.08 and 340.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.53, 943.08 and 340.17 is: 510.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.53 : 943.08 = 340.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.53/943.08 = 340.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.53x = 943.08 × 340.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.53x = 320,807.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,807.52/628.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.41

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