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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.48, 953.21 and 348.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.48, 953.21 and 348.74 is: 523.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.48 : 953.21 = 348.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.48/953.21 = 348.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.48x = 953.21 × 348.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.48x = 332,415.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,415.95/635.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.10

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