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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.58, 956 and 364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.58, 956 and 364.20 is: 546.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.58 : 956 = 364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.58/956 = 364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.58x = 956 × 364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.58x = 348,175.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,175.20/637.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.09

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