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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.45, 953.31 and 375.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.45, 953.31 and 375.66 is: 563.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.45 : 953.31 = 375.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.45/953.31 = 375.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.45x = 953.31 × 375.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.45x = 358,123.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,123.07/635.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.57

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