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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637, 955.95 and 363.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637, 955.95 and 363.31 is: 545.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637 : 955.95 = 363.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637/955.95 = 363.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637x = 955.95 × 363.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637x = 347,306.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,306.19/637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.22

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