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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.66, 952.93 and 343.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.66, 952.93 and 343.32 is: 514.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.66 : 952.93 = 343.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.66/952.93 = 343.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.66x = 952.93 × 343.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.66x = 327,159.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,159.93/635.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.68

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