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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.84, 955.99 and 329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.84, 955.99 and 329.52 is: 493.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.84 : 955.99 = 329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.84/955.99 = 329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.84x = 955.99 × 329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.84x = 315,016.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,016.18/637.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.88

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