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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.35, 950.08 and 341.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.35, 950.08 and 341.34 is: 511.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.35 : 950.08 = 341.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.35/950.08 = 341.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.35x = 950.08 × 341.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.35x = 324,300.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,300.31/634.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.23

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