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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.36, 955.18 and 349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.36, 955.18 and 349 is: 523.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.36 : 955.18 = 349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.36/955.18 = 349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.36x = 955.18 × 349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.36x = 333,357.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,357.82/637.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.03

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