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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636, 953.04 and 347.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636, 953.04 and 347.04 is: 520.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636 : 953.04 = 347.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636/953.04 = 347.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636x = 953.04 × 347.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636x = 330,743.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,743.00/636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.04

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