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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.52, 955.52 and 290.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.52, 955.52 and 290.94 is: 436.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.52 : 955.52 = 290.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.52/955.52 = 290.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.52x = 955.52 × 290.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.52x = 277,997.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,997.53/637.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.06

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