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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.35, 943.94 and 337.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.35, 943.94 and 337.43 is: 506.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.35 : 943.94 = 337.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.35/943.94 = 337.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.35x = 943.94 × 337.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.35x = 318,516.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,516.88/629.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.11

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