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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.77, 952.75 and 375.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.77, 952.75 and 375.83 is: 563.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.77 : 952.75 = 375.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.77/952.75 = 375.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.77x = 952.75 × 375.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.77x = 358,072.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,072.03/635.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.21

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