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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.14, 950.67 and 345.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.14, 950.67 and 345.51 is: 517.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.14 : 950.67 = 345.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.14/950.67 = 345.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.14x = 950.67 × 345.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.14x = 328,465.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,465.99/634.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.97

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