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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.28, 955.08 and 363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.28, 955.08 and 363.50 is: 544.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.28 : 955.08 = 363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.28/955.08 = 363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.28x = 955.08 × 363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.28x = 347,166.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,166.80/637.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.77

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