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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.51, 953.58 and 375.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.51, 953.58 and 375.75 is: 562.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.51 : 953.58 = 375.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.51/953.58 = 375.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.51x = 953.58 × 375.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.51x = 358,307.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,307.69/636.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.93

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