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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.75, 953.90 and 342.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.75, 953.90 and 342.91 is: 514.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.75 : 953.90 = 342.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.75/953.90 = 342.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.75x = 953.90 × 342.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.75x = 327,101.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,101.85/635.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.51

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