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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.46, 955.52 and 362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.46, 955.52 and 362.96 is: 544.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.46 : 955.52 = 362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.46/955.52 = 362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.46x = 955.52 × 362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.46x = 346,818.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,818.84/637.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.06

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