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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.90, 956.72 and 364.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.90, 956.72 and 364.52 is: 546.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.90 : 956.72 = 364.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.90/956.72 = 364.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.90x = 956.72 × 364.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.90x = 348,743.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,743.57/637.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.71

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