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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.39, 953.40 and 346.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.39, 953.40 and 346.82 is: 520.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.39 : 953.40 = 346.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.39/953.40 = 346.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.39x = 953.40 × 346.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.39x = 330,659.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,659.27/635.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.40

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