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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.96, 955.70 and 363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.96, 955.70 and 363.20 is: 544.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.96 : 955.70 = 363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.96/955.70 = 363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.96x = 955.70 × 363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.96x = 347,110.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,110.24/637.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.09

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