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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.28, 952.94 and 343.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.28, 952.94 and 343.02 is: 514.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.28 : 952.94 = 343.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.28/952.94 = 343.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.28x = 952.94 × 343.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.28x = 326,877.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,877.48/635.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.54

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