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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.90, 942.75 and 340.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.90, 942.75 and 340.06 is: 509.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.90 : 942.75 = 340.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.90/942.75 = 340.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.90x = 942.75 × 340.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.90x = 320,591.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,591.57/628.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.77

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