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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.96, 953.94 and 347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.96, 953.94 and 347.96 is: 521.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.96 : 953.94 = 347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.96/953.94 = 347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.96x = 953.94 × 347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.96x = 331,932.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,932.96/635.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.94

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