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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.16, 955.50 and 329.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.16, 955.50 and 329.18 is: 493.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.16 : 955.50 = 329.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.16/955.50 = 329.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.16x = 955.50 × 329.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.16x = 314,531.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,531.49/637.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.65

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