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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.22, 954.95 and 359.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.22, 954.95 and 359.80 is: 539.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.22 : 954.95 = 359.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.22/954.95 = 359.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.22x = 954.95 × 359.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.22x = 343,586.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,586.82/637.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.19

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