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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.25, 956.15 and 344.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.25, 956.15 and 344.41 is: 516.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.25 : 956.15 = 344.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.25/956.15 = 344.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.25x = 956.15 × 344.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.25x = 329,301.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,301.12/637.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.75

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