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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.64, 954.96 and 376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.64, 954.96 and 376.32 is: 565.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.64 : 954.96 = 376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.64/954.96 = 376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.64x = 954.96 × 376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.64x = 359,370.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,370.55/635.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.37

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