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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.74, 953.43 and 375.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.74, 953.43 and 375.46 is: 563.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.74 : 953.43 = 375.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.74/953.43 = 375.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.74x = 953.43 × 375.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.74x = 357,974.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,974.83/635.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.08

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