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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.02, 954.18 and 362.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.02, 954.18 and 362.97 is: 543.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.02 : 954.18 = 362.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.02/954.18 = 362.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.02x = 954.18 × 362.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.02x = 346,338.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,338.71/637.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.69

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