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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.71, 956.97 and 363.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.71, 956.97 and 363.99 is: 546.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.71 : 956.97 = 363.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.71/956.97 = 363.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.71x = 956.97 × 363.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.71x = 348,327.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,327.51/637.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.22

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