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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.22, 955.85 and 500.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.22, 955.85 and 500.11 is: 750.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.22 : 955.85 = 500.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.22/955.85 = 500.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.22x = 955.85 × 500.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.22x = 478,025.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,025.25/637.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.17

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