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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.36, 954.91 and 343.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.36, 954.91 and 343.87 is: 516.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.36 : 954.91 = 343.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.36/954.91 = 343.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.36x = 954.91 × 343.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.36x = 328,358.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,358.41/636.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.00

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