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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.42, 955.74 and 348.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.42, 955.74 and 348.06 is: 522.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.42 : 955.74 = 348.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.42/955.74 = 348.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.42x = 955.74 × 348.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.42x = 332,654.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,654.86/636.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.70

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