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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.11, 954.19 and 343.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.11, 954.19 and 343.88 is: 515.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.11 : 954.19 = 343.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.11/954.19 = 343.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.11x = 954.19 × 343.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.11x = 328,130.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,130.60/636.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.84

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