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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637, 955.08 and 363.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637, 955.08 and 363.22 is: 544.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637 : 955.08 = 363.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637/955.08 = 363.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637x = 955.08 × 363.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637x = 346,904.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,904.16/637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.59

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