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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.57, 955.59 and 329.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.57, 955.59 and 329.26 is: 493.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.57 : 955.59 = 329.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.57/955.59 = 329.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.57x = 955.59 × 329.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.57x = 314,634.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,634.37/637.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.49

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