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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.64, 954.96 and 347.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.64, 954.96 and 347.92 is: 521.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.64 : 954.96 = 347.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.64/954.96 = 347.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.64x = 954.96 × 347.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.64x = 332,249.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,249.68/636.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.88

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