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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.58, 952.80 and 343.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.58, 952.80 and 343.22 is: 514.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.58 : 952.80 = 343.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.58/952.80 = 343.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.58x = 952.80 × 343.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.58x = 327,020.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,020.02/635.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.52

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