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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.81, 956.37 and 329.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.81, 956.37 and 329.54 is: 494.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.81 : 956.37 = 329.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.81/956.37 = 329.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.81x = 956.37 × 329.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.81x = 315,162.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,162.17/637.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.13

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