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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.91, 956.07 and 345.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.91, 956.07 and 345.41 is: 517.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.91 : 956.07 = 345.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.91/956.07 = 345.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.91x = 956.07 × 345.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.91x = 330,238.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,238.53/637.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.69

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