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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.92, 943.68 and 340.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.92, 943.68 and 340.96 is: 510.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.92 : 943.68 = 340.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.92/943.68 = 340.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.92x = 943.68 × 340.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.92x = 321,757.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,757.13/629.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.79

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