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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.32, 953.76 and 347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.32, 953.76 and 347.96 is: 521.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.32 : 953.76 = 347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.32/953.76 = 347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.32x = 953.76 × 347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.32x = 331,870.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,870.33/636.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.55

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