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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.77, 942.48 and 336.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.77, 942.48 and 336.09 is: 503.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.77 : 942.48 = 336.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.77/942.48 = 336.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.77x = 942.48 × 336.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.77x = 316,753.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,753.39/628.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.77

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