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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.88, 952.67 and 342.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.88, 952.67 and 342.37 is: 513.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.88 : 952.67 = 342.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.88/952.67 = 342.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.88x = 952.67 × 342.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.88x = 326,167.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,167.67/634.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.74

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