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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.92, 956.40 and 349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.92, 956.40 and 349.44 is: 523.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.92 : 956.40 = 349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.92/956.40 = 349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.92x = 956.40 × 349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.92x = 334,204.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,204.42/637.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.90

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