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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.81, 948.95 and 340.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.81, 948.95 and 340.23 is: 510.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.81 : 948.95 = 340.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.81/948.95 = 340.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.81x = 948.95 × 340.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.81x = 322,859.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,859.56/632.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.20

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