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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.08, 956 and 363.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.08, 956 and 363.56 is: 545.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.08 : 956 = 363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.08/956 = 363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.08x = 956 × 363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.08x = 347,563.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,563.36/637.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.56

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