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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.69, 954.99 and 362.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.69, 954.99 and 362.95 is: 543.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.69 : 954.99 = 362.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.69/954.99 = 362.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.69x = 954.99 × 362.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.69x = 346,607.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,607.03/637.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.54

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