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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.59, 942.88 and 340.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.59, 942.88 and 340.59 is: 510.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.59 : 942.88 = 340.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.59/942.88 = 340.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.59x = 942.88 × 340.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.59x = 321,135.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,135.50/628.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.88

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