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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629, 941.76 and 339.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629, 941.76 and 339.80 is: 508.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629 : 941.76 = 339.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629/941.76 = 339.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629x = 941.76 × 339.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629x = 320,010.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,010.05/629
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.76

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