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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.15, 952.38 and 375.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.15, 952.38 and 375.23 is: 562.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.15 : 952.38 = 375.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.15/952.38 = 375.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.15x = 952.38 × 375.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.15x = 357,356.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,356.79/635.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.64

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