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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.09, 943.40 and 340.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.09, 943.40 and 340.37 is: 510.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.09 : 943.40 = 340.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.09/943.40 = 340.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.09x = 943.40 × 340.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.09x = 321,103.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,103.36/629.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.43

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