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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.55, 943.59 and 340.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.55, 943.59 and 340.38 is: 510.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.55 : 943.59 = 340.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.55/943.59 = 340.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.55x = 943.59 × 340.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.55x = 321,179.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,179.16/629.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.17

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