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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.40, 948.62 and 340.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.40, 948.62 and 340.14 is: 510.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.40 : 948.62 = 340.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.40/948.62 = 340.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.40x = 948.62 × 340.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.40x = 322,666.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,666.74/632.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.22

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