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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.36, 953.28 and 346.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.36, 953.28 and 346.72 is: 520.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.36 : 953.28 = 346.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.36/953.28 = 346.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.36x = 953.28 × 346.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.36x = 330,521.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,521.24/635.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.21

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