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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.91, 955.67 and 377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.91, 955.67 and 377.20 is: 565.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.91 : 955.67 = 377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.91/955.67 = 377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.91x = 955.67 × 377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.91x = 360,478.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,478.03/636.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.98

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