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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634, 950.52 and 345.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634, 950.52 and 345.04 is: 517.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634 : 950.52 = 345.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634/950.52 = 345.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634x = 950.52 × 345.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634x = 327,967.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,967.42/634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.30

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