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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.57, 948.95 and 340.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.57, 948.95 and 340.16 is: 510.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.57 : 948.95 = 340.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.57/948.95 = 340.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.57x = 948.95 × 340.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.57x = 322,788.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,788.39/632.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.28

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