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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.90, 954.03 and 376.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.90, 954.03 and 376.13 is: 564.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.90 : 954.03 = 376.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.90/954.03 = 376.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.90x = 954.03 × 376.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.90x = 358,839.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,839.30/635.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.30

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