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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.96, 952.25 and 342.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.96, 952.25 and 342.28 is: 513.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.96 : 952.25 = 342.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.96/952.25 = 342.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.96x = 952.25 × 342.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.96x = 325,936.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,936.13/634.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.32

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