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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.19, 956.37 and 329.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.19, 956.37 and 329.26 is: 494.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.19 : 956.37 = 329.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.19/956.37 = 329.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.19x = 956.37 × 329.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.19x = 314,894.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,894.39/637.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.19

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