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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.99, 956.28 and 363.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.99, 956.28 and 363.47 is: 544.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.99 : 956.28 = 363.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.99/956.28 = 363.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.99x = 956.28 × 363.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.99x = 347,584.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,584.06/637.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.81

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