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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.65, 948 and 340.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.65, 948 and 340.18 is: 509.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.65 : 948 = 340.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.65/948 = 340.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.65x = 948 × 340.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.65x = 322,490.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,490.64/632.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.75

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