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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.93, 943.35 and 340.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.93, 943.35 and 340.37 is: 510.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.93 : 943.35 = 340.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.93/943.35 = 340.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.93x = 943.35 × 340.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.93x = 321,088.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,088.04/628.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.53

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