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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.97, 953.98 and 343.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.97, 953.98 and 343.70 is: 515.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.97 : 953.98 = 343.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.97/953.98 = 343.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.97x = 953.98 × 343.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.97x = 327,880.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,880.87/635.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.56

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