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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.31, 943.23 and 340.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.31, 943.23 and 340.14 is: 509.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.31 : 943.23 = 340.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.31/943.23 = 340.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.31x = 943.23 × 340.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.31x = 320,830.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,830.25/629.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.81

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