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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.15, 955.14 and 290.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.15, 955.14 and 290.30 is: 435.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.15 : 955.14 = 290.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.15/955.14 = 290.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.15x = 955.14 × 290.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.15x = 277,272.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,272.37/637.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.18

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