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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629, 943.02 and 340.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629, 943.02 and 340.04 is: 509.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629 : 943.02 = 340.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629/943.02 = 340.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629x = 943.02 × 340.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629x = 320,664.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,664.52/629
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.80

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