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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.24, 951.52 and 377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.24, 951.52 and 377.68 is: 566.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.24 : 951.52 = 377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.24/951.52 = 377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.24x = 951.52 × 377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.24x = 359,370.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,370.07/634.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.62

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