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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.42, 955.32 and 348.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.42, 955.32 and 348.25 is: 521.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.42 : 955.32 = 348.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.42/955.32 = 348.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.42x = 955.32 × 348.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.42x = 332,690.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,690.19/637.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.93

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