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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.12, 952.32 and 342.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.12, 952.32 and 342.90 is: 513.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.12 : 952.32 = 342.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.12/952.32 = 342.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.12x = 952.32 × 342.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.12x = 326,550.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,550.53/636.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.35

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