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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.61, 951.04 and 375.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.61, 951.04 and 375.71 is: 562.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.61 : 951.04 = 375.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.61/951.04 = 375.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.61x = 951.04 × 375.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.61x = 357,310.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,310.95/635.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.15

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