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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.98, 956.13 and 363.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.98, 956.13 and 363.90 is: 545.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.98 : 956.13 = 363.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.98/956.13 = 363.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.98x = 956.13 × 363.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.98x = 347,935.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,935.71/637.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.37

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