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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.40, 955.70 and 363.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.40, 955.70 and 363.11 is: 544.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.40 : 955.70 = 363.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.40/955.70 = 363.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.40x = 955.70 × 363.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.40x = 347,024.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,024.80/637.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.44

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