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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.12, 954.90 and 348.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.12, 954.90 and 348.12 is: 522.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.12 : 954.90 = 348.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.12/954.90 = 348.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.12x = 954.90 × 348.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.12x = 332,419.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,419.79/636.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.57

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