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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.11, 956.03 and 344.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.11, 956.03 and 344.62 is: 517.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.11 : 956.03 = 344.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.11/956.03 = 344.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.11x = 956.03 × 344.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.11x = 329,467.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,467.06/637.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.13

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