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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.13, 953.84 and 343.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.13, 953.84 and 343.98 is: 515.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.13 : 953.84 = 343.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.13/953.84 = 343.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.13x = 953.84 × 343.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.13x = 328,101.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,101.88/636.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.78

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