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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.19, 954.24 and 362.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.19, 954.24 and 362.44 is: 542.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.19 : 954.24 = 362.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.19/954.24 = 362.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.19x = 954.24 × 362.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.19x = 345,857.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,857.05/637.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.79

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