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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.36, 950.96 and 345.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.36, 950.96 and 345.44 is: 517.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.36 : 950.96 = 345.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.36/950.96 = 345.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.36x = 950.96 × 345.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.36x = 328,499.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,499.62/635.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.03

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