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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.40, 955.98 and 364.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.40, 955.98 and 364.02 is: 545.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.40 : 955.98 = 364.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.40/955.98 = 364.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.40x = 955.98 × 364.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.40x = 347,995.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,995.84/637.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.97

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