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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.46, 957.15 and 363.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.46, 957.15 and 363.86 is: 546.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.46 : 957.15 = 363.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.46/957.15 = 363.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.46x = 957.15 × 363.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.46x = 348,268.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,268.60/637.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.34

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