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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.12, 955.44 and 501.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.12, 955.44 and 501.76 is: 752.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.12 : 955.44 = 501.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.12/955.44 = 501.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.12x = 955.44 × 501.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.12x = 479,401.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,401.57/637.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.45

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