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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.99, 954.73 and 344.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.99, 954.73 and 344.24 is: 515.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.99 : 954.73 = 344.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.99/954.73 = 344.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.99x = 954.73 × 344.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.99x = 328,656.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,656.26/636.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.95

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