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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.37, 950.74 and 375.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.37, 950.74 and 375.49 is: 561.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.37 : 950.74 = 375.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.37/950.74 = 375.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.37x = 950.74 × 375.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.37x = 356,988.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,988.26/635.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.86

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