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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.57, 952.99 and 375.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.57, 952.99 and 375.61 is: 563.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.57 : 952.99 = 375.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.57/952.99 = 375.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.57x = 952.99 × 375.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.57x = 357,952.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,952.57/635.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.20

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