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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.02, 955.45 and 290.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.02, 955.45 and 290.25 is: 435.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.02 : 955.45 = 290.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.02/955.45 = 290.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.02x = 955.45 × 290.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.02x = 277,319.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,319.36/637.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.34

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