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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.04, 951.96 and 374.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.04, 951.96 and 374.40 is: 561.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.04 : 951.96 = 374.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.04/951.96 = 374.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.04x = 951.96 × 374.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.04x = 356,413.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,413.82/635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.25

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