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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.97, 955.48 and 344.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.97, 955.48 and 344.70 is: 517.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.97 : 955.48 = 344.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.97/955.48 = 344.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.97x = 955.48 × 344.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.97x = 329,353.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,353.96/636.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.06

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