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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.76, 954.12 and 349.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.76, 954.12 and 349.40 is: 522.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.76 : 954.12 = 349.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.76/954.12 = 349.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.76x = 954.12 × 349.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.76x = 333,369.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,369.53/637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.72

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