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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.51, 943.14 and 336.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.51, 943.14 and 336.39 is: 503.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.51 : 943.14 = 336.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.51/943.14 = 336.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.51x = 943.14 × 336.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.51x = 317,262.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,262.86/629.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.98

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