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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.55, 953.46 and 346.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.55, 953.46 and 346.92 is: 520.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.55 : 953.46 = 346.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.55/953.46 = 346.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.55x = 953.46 × 346.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.55x = 330,774.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,774.34/635.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.45

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