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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.10, 955.40 and 377.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.10, 955.40 and 377.63 is: 566.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.10 : 955.40 = 377.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.10/955.40 = 377.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.10x = 955.40 × 377.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.10x = 360,781.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,781.04/637.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.29

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