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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.82, 956.25 and 349.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.82, 956.25 and 349.10 is: 523.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.82 : 956.25 = 349.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.82/956.25 = 349.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.82x = 956.25 × 349.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.82x = 333,826.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,826.88/637.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.39

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