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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.78, 955.75 and 363.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.78, 955.75 and 363.29 is: 544.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.78 : 955.75 = 363.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.78/955.75 = 363.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.78x = 955.75 × 363.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.78x = 347,214.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,214.42/637.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.41

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