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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.69, 955.73 and 348.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.69, 955.73 and 348.79 is: 522.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.69 : 955.73 = 348.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.69/955.73 = 348.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.69x = 955.73 × 348.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.69x = 333,348.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,348.52/637.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.74

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