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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.60, 952.40 and 342.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.60, 952.40 and 342.65 is: 513.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.60 : 952.40 = 342.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.60/952.40 = 342.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.60x = 952.40 × 342.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.60x = 326,333.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,333.38/635.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.43

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