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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.16, 955.44 and 290.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.16, 955.44 and 290.28 is: 435.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.16 : 955.44 = 290.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.16/955.44 = 290.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.16x = 955.44 × 290.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.16x = 277,343.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,343.67/637.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.28

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