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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.30, 955 and 377.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.30, 955 and 377.36 is: 565.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.30 : 955 = 377.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.30/955 = 377.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.30x = 955 × 377.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.30x = 360,378.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,378.80/637.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.48

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