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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.53, 955.56 and 363.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.53, 955.56 and 363.82 is: 545.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.53 : 955.56 = 363.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.53/955.56 = 363.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.53x = 955.56 × 363.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.53x = 347,648.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,648.38/637.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.30

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