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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.07, 943.89 and 340.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.07, 943.89 and 340.50 is: 510.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.07 : 943.89 = 340.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.07/943.89 = 340.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.07x = 943.89 × 340.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.07x = 321,394.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,394.55/629.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.90

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