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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.39, 956.36 and 348.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.39, 956.36 and 348.49 is: 522.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.39 : 956.36 = 348.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.39/956.36 = 348.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.39x = 956.36 × 348.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.39x = 333,281.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,281.90/637.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.89

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