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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.40, 948.99 and 344.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.40, 948.99 and 344.04 is: 516.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.40 : 948.99 = 344.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.40/948.99 = 344.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.40x = 948.99 × 344.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.40x = 326,490.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,490.52/632.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.27

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