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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.91, 954.27 and 347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.91, 954.27 and 347.28 is: 521.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.91 : 954.27 = 347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.91/954.27 = 347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.91x = 954.27 × 347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.91x = 331,398.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,398.89/635.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.14

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