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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.74, 955.68 and 344.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.74, 955.68 and 344.99 is: 516.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.74 : 955.68 = 344.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.74/955.68 = 344.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.74x = 955.68 × 344.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.74x = 329,703.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,703.08/637.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.99

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