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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.67, 955.36 and 344.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.67, 955.36 and 344.17 is: 516.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.67 : 955.36 = 344.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.67/955.36 = 344.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.67x = 955.36 × 344.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.67x = 328,801.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,801.47/636.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.44

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