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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.68, 953.04 and 346.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.68, 953.04 and 346.72 is: 519.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.68 : 953.04 = 346.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.68/953.04 = 346.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.68x = 953.04 × 346.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.68x = 330,438.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,438.03/635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.82

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