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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.50, 955.68 and 363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.50, 955.68 and 363.20 is: 544.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.50 : 955.68 = 363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.50/955.68 = 363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.50x = 955.68 × 363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.50x = 347,098.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,098.20/637.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.47

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