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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.93, 956.01 and 344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.93, 956.01 and 344.80 is: 516.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.93 : 956.01 = 344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.93/956.01 = 344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.93x = 956.01 × 344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.93x = 329,630.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,630.52/637.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.72

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