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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.10, 949.23 and 344.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.10, 949.23 and 344.10 is: 516.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.10 : 949.23 = 344.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.10/949.23 = 344.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.10x = 949.23 × 344.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.10x = 326,630.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,630.04/632.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.74

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