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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.26, 954.40 and 343.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.26, 954.40 and 343.98 is: 515.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.26 : 954.40 = 343.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.26/954.40 = 343.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.26x = 954.40 × 343.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.26x = 328,294.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,294.30/636.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.98

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