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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.08, 950.19 and 549.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.08, 950.19 and 549.36 is: 819.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.08 : 950.19 = 549.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.08/950.19 = 549.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.08x = 950.19 × 549.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.08x = 521,996.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,996.38/637.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.36

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