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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.03, 948.60 and 339.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.03, 948.60 and 339.78 is: 509.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.03 : 948.60 = 339.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.03/948.60 = 339.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.03x = 948.60 × 339.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.03x = 322,315.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,315.31/632.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.97

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