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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.08, 954.88 and 343.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.08, 954.88 and 343.88 is: 515.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.08 : 954.88 = 343.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.08/954.88 = 343.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.08x = 954.88 × 343.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.08x = 328,364.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,364.13/637.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.42

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