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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.25, 955.53 and 345.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.25, 955.53 and 345.11 is: 517.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.25 : 955.53 = 345.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.25/955.53 = 345.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.25x = 955.53 × 345.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.25x = 329,758.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,758.18/637.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.47

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