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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.66, 954.76 and 344.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.66, 954.76 and 344.38 is: 516.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.66 : 954.76 = 344.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.66/954.76 = 344.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.66x = 954.76 × 344.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.66x = 328,797.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,797.72/636.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.44

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