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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.95, 949.41 and 340.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.95, 949.41 and 340.27 is: 510.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.95 : 949.41 = 340.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.95/949.41 = 340.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.95x = 949.41 × 340.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.95x = 323,053.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,053.37/632.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.40

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