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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.58, 954.33 and 376.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.58, 954.33 and 376.02 is: 564.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.58 : 954.33 = 376.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.58/954.33 = 376.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.58x = 954.33 × 376.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.58x = 358,847.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,847.17/635.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.60

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