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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.28, 947.85 and 339.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.28, 947.85 and 339.93 is: 509.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.28 : 947.85 = 339.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.28/947.85 = 339.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.28x = 947.85 × 339.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.28x = 322,205.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,205.95/632.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.60

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