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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.60, 954.48 and 347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.60, 954.48 and 347.60 is: 521.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.60 : 954.48 = 347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.60/954.48 = 347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.60x = 954.48 × 347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.60x = 331,777.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,777.25/635.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.99

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