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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.80, 955.80 and 363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.80, 955.80 and 363.48 is: 544.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.80 : 955.80 = 363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.80/955.80 = 363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.80x = 955.80 × 363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.80x = 347,414.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,414.18/637.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.71

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