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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.29, 955.71 and 377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.29, 955.71 and 377.46 is: 566.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.29 : 955.71 = 377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.29/955.71 = 377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.29x = 955.71 × 377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.29x = 360,742.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,742.30/637.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.06

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