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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.30, 955.33 and 348.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.30, 955.33 and 348.53 is: 522.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.30 : 955.33 = 348.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.30/955.33 = 348.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.30x = 955.33 × 348.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.30x = 332,963.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,963.55/637.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.46

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