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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.59, 955.46 and 363.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.59, 955.46 and 363.10 is: 544.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.59 : 955.46 = 363.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.59/955.46 = 363.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.59x = 955.46 × 363.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.59x = 346,927.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,927.53/637.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.12

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