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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.05, 954.93 and 362.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.05, 954.93 and 362.58 is: 543.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.05 : 954.93 = 362.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.05/954.93 = 362.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.05x = 954.93 × 362.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.05x = 346,238.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,238.52/637.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.50

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