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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.82, 954.75 and 348.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.82, 954.75 and 348.10 is: 521.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.82 : 954.75 = 348.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.82/954.75 = 348.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.82x = 954.75 × 348.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.82x = 332,348.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,348.48/636.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.89

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