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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.28, 948.42 and 343.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.28, 948.42 and 343.65 is: 515.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.28 : 948.42 = 343.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.28/948.42 = 343.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.28x = 948.42 × 343.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.28x = 325,924.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,924.53/632.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.48

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