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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.30, 952.92 and 377.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.30, 952.92 and 377.08 is: 565.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.30 : 952.92 = 377.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.30/952.92 = 377.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.30x = 952.92 × 377.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.30x = 359,327.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,327.07/635.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.60

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