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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.71, 943.34 and 340.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.71, 943.34 and 340.13 is: 510.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.71 : 943.34 = 340.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.71/943.34 = 340.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.71x = 943.34 × 340.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.71x = 320,851.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,851.82/628.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.33

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