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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.05, 942.84 and 339.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.05, 942.84 and 339.88 is: 509.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.05 : 942.84 = 339.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.05/942.84 = 339.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.05x = 942.84 × 339.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.05x = 320,452.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,452.46/629.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.42

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