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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.06, 956.22 and 345.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.06, 956.22 and 345.07 is: 517.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.06 : 956.22 = 345.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.06/956.22 = 345.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.06x = 956.22 × 345.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.06x = 329,962.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,962.84/637.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.95

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