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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.64, 948.96 and 344.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.64, 948.96 and 344.02 is: 516.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.64 : 948.96 = 344.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.64/948.96 = 344.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.64x = 948.96 × 344.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.64x = 326,461.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,461.22/632.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.03

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