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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.85, 956.76 and 363.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.85, 956.76 and 363.35 is: 545.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.85 : 956.76 = 363.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.85/956.76 = 363.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.85x = 956.76 × 363.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.85x = 347,643.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,643.61/637.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.03

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