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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.03, 955.51 and 373.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.03, 955.51 and 373.63 is: 560.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.03 : 955.51 = 373.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.03/955.51 = 373.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.03x = 955.51 × 373.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.03x = 357,007.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,007.20/637.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.42

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