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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.35, 953.08 and 343.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.35, 953.08 and 343.34 is: 514.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.35 : 953.08 = 343.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.35/953.08 = 343.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.35x = 953.08 × 343.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.35x = 327,230.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,230.49/636.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.23

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