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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.50, 954.36 and 348.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.50, 954.36 and 348.06 is: 521.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.50 : 954.36 = 348.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.50/954.36 = 348.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.50x = 954.36 × 348.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.50x = 332,174.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,174.54/637.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.06

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