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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.39, 950.69 and 375.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.39, 950.69 and 375.54 is: 561.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.39 : 950.69 = 375.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.39/950.69 = 375.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.39x = 950.69 × 375.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.39x = 357,023.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,023.06/635.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.89

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