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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.14, 952.80 and 346.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.14, 952.80 and 346.60 is: 519.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.14 : 952.80 = 346.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.14/952.80 = 346.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.14x = 952.80 × 346.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.14x = 330,240.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,240.48/635.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.95

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