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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.74, 955.20 and 363.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.74, 955.20 and 363.66 is: 544.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.74 : 955.20 = 363.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.74/955.20 = 363.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.74x = 955.20 × 363.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.74x = 347,366.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,366.67/637.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.68

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