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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.72, 956.56 and 362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.72, 956.56 and 362.96 is: 544.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.72 : 956.56 = 362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.72/956.56 = 362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.72x = 956.56 × 362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.72x = 347,193.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,193.02/637.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.43

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