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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.80, 953.68 and 377.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.80, 953.68 and 377.57 is: 566.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.80 : 953.68 = 377.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.80/953.68 = 377.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.80x = 953.68 × 377.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.80x = 360,080.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,080.96/635.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.34

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