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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.16, 955.91 and 344.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.16, 955.91 and 344.54 is: 516.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.16 : 955.91 = 344.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.16/955.91 = 344.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.16x = 955.91 × 344.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.16x = 329,342.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,342.73/637.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.90

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