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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.48, 955.18 and 362.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.48, 955.18 and 362.73 is: 543.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.48 : 955.18 = 362.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.48/955.18 = 362.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.48x = 955.18 × 362.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.48x = 346,472.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,472.44/637.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.50

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