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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.12, 952.60 and 378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.12, 952.60 and 378 is: 566.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.12 : 952.60 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.12/952.60 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.12x = 952.60 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.12x = 360,082.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,082.80/635.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.95

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