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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.51, 953.62 and 343.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.51, 953.62 and 343.01 is: 514.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.51 : 953.62 = 343.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.51/953.62 = 343.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.51x = 953.62 × 343.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.51x = 327,096.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,096.43/635.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.70

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