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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.01, 955.86 and 344.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.01, 955.86 and 344.50 is: 516.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.01 : 955.86 = 344.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.01/955.86 = 344.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.01x = 955.86 × 344.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.01x = 329,293.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,293.77/637.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.94

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