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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.52, 953.58 and 375.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.52, 953.58 and 375.74 is: 562.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.52 : 953.58 = 375.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.52/953.58 = 375.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.52x = 953.58 × 375.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.52x = 358,298.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,298.15/636.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.90

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