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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.06, 955.31 and 290.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.06, 955.31 and 290.29 is: 435.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.06 : 955.31 = 290.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.06/955.31 = 290.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.06x = 955.31 × 290.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.06x = 277,312.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,312.16/637.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.30

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