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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.72, 955.66 and 363.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.72, 955.66 and 363.90 is: 545.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.72 : 955.66 = 363.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.72/955.66 = 363.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.72x = 955.66 × 363.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.72x = 347,764.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,764.67/637.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.33

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