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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.56, 953.84 and 344.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.56, 953.84 and 344.10 is: 515.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.56 : 953.84 = 344.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.56/953.84 = 344.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.56x = 953.84 × 344.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.56x = 328,216.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,216.34/636.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.61

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