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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.10, 956.10 and 363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.10, 956.10 and 363.72 is: 545.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.10 : 956.10 = 363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.10/956.10 = 363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.10x = 956.10 × 363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.10x = 347,757.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,757.64/637.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.85

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