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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.80, 954.88 and 348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.80, 954.88 and 348 is: 521.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.80 : 954.88 = 348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.80/954.88 = 348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.80x = 954.88 × 348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.80x = 332,298.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,298.24/636.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.83

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