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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.13, 953.54 and 362.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.13, 953.54 and 362.81 is: 542.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.13 : 953.54 = 362.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.13/953.54 = 362.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.13x = 953.54 × 362.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.13x = 345,955.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,955.78/637.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.99

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