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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.31, 955.69 and 344.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.31, 955.69 and 344.73 is: 516.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.31 : 955.69 = 344.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.31/955.69 = 344.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.31x = 955.69 × 344.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.31x = 329,455.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,455.01/637.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.95

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