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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.55, 942.09 and 339.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.55, 942.09 and 339.38 is: 508.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.55 : 942.09 = 339.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.55/942.09 = 339.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.55x = 942.09 × 339.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.55x = 319,726.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,726.50/628.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.67

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