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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.82, 953.86 and 376.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.82, 953.86 and 376.01 is: 564.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.82 : 953.86 = 376.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.82/953.86 = 376.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.82x = 953.86 × 376.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.82x = 358,659.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,659.47/635.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.09

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