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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.58, 951.80 and 374.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.58, 951.80 and 374.80 is: 561.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.58 : 951.80 = 374.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.58/951.80 = 374.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.58x = 951.80 × 374.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.58x = 356,734.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,734.64/635.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.27

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