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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.08, 956.58 and 377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.08, 956.58 and 377.52 is: 566.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.08 : 956.58 = 377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.08/956.58 = 377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.08x = 956.58 × 377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.08x = 361,128.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,128.08/637.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.85

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