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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.75, 956.60 and 360.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.75, 956.60 and 360.10 is: 540.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.75 : 956.60 = 360.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.75/956.60 = 360.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.75x = 956.60 × 360.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.75x = 344,471.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,471.66/637.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.14

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