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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.13, 952.34 and 342.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.13, 952.34 and 342.98 is: 514.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.13 : 952.34 = 342.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.13/952.34 = 342.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.13x = 952.34 × 342.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.13x = 326,628.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,628.81/635.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.27

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