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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.36, 944.04 and 340.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.36, 944.04 and 340.88 is: 511.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.36 : 944.04 = 340.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.36/944.04 = 340.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.36x = 944.04 × 340.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.36x = 321,804.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,804.36/629.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.32

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