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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.62, 956.43 and 349.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.62, 956.43 and 349.26 is: 523.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.62 : 956.43 = 349.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.62/956.43 = 349.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.62x = 956.43 × 349.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.62x = 334,042.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,042.74/637.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.89

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