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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.98, 957.33 and 349.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.98, 957.33 and 349.62 is: 524.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.98 : 957.33 = 349.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.98/957.33 = 349.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.98x = 957.33 × 349.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.98x = 334,701.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,701.71/637.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.63

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