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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.28, 955.32 and 363.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.28, 955.32 and 363.52 is: 544.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.28 : 955.32 = 363.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.28/955.32 = 363.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.28x = 955.32 × 363.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.28x = 347,277.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,277.93/637.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.94

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