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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.74, 943.38 and 336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.74, 943.38 and 336.90 is: 505.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.74 : 943.38 = 336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.74/943.38 = 336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.74x = 943.38 × 336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.74x = 317,824.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,824.72/628.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.49

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