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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.55, 952.38 and 375.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.55, 952.38 and 375.61 is: 562.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.55 : 952.38 = 375.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.55/952.38 = 375.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.55x = 952.38 × 375.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.55x = 357,721.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,721.07/635.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.85

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