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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.80, 956.06 and 363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.80, 956.06 and 363.32 is: 544.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.80 : 956.06 = 363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.80/956.06 = 363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.80x = 956.06 × 363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.80x = 347,349.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,349.12/637.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.61

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