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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.62, 953.56 and 375.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.62, 953.56 and 375.88 is: 563.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.62 : 953.56 = 375.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.62/953.56 = 375.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.62x = 953.56 × 375.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.62x = 358,424.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,424.13/635.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.90

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