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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.27, 955 and 377.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.27, 955 and 377.34 is: 565.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.27 : 955 = 377.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.27/955 = 377.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.27x = 955 × 377.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.27x = 360,359.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,359.70/637.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.47

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