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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.26, 955.88 and 362.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.26, 955.88 and 362.67 is: 544.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.26 : 955.88 = 362.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.26/955.88 = 362.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.26x = 955.88 × 362.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.26x = 346,669.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,669.00/637.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.00

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