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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.40, 952.56 and 346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.40, 952.56 and 346.56 is: 519.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.40 : 952.56 = 346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.40/952.56 = 346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.40x = 952.56 × 346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.40x = 330,119.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,119.19/635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.55

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