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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.30, 955.54 and 344.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.30, 955.54 and 344.62 is: 516.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.30 : 955.54 = 344.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.30/955.54 = 344.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.30x = 955.54 × 344.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.30x = 329,294.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,294.82/637.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.70

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