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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.26, 955.90 and 344.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.26, 955.90 and 344.98 is: 517.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.26 : 955.90 = 344.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.26/955.90 = 344.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.26x = 955.90 × 344.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.26x = 329,766.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,766.38/637.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.48

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