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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.99, 957.08 and 291.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.99, 957.08 and 291.44 is: 437.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.99 : 957.08 = 291.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.99/957.08 = 291.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.99x = 957.08 × 291.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.99x = 278,934.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,934.52/637.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.21

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