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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.36, 952.46 and 346.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.36, 952.46 and 346.44 is: 518.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.36 : 952.46 = 346.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.36/952.46 = 346.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.36x = 952.46 × 346.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.36x = 329,970.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,970.24/636.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.53

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