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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.21, 953.40 and 377.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.21, 953.40 and 377.35 is: 564.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.21 : 953.40 = 377.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.21/953.40 = 377.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.21x = 953.40 × 377.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.21x = 359,769.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,769.29/637.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.60

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