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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.68, 957 and 363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.68, 957 and 363.72 is: 545.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.68 : 957 = 363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.68/957 = 363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.68x = 957 × 363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.68x = 348,080.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,080.04/637.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.85

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