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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.52, 956.27 and 348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.52, 956.27 and 348.80 is: 523.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.52 : 956.27 = 348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.52/956.27 = 348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.52x = 956.27 × 348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.52x = 333,546.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,546.98/637.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.19

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