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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.34, 953.73 and 377.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.34, 953.73 and 377.48 is: 564.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.34 : 953.73 = 377.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.34/953.73 = 377.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.34x = 953.73 × 377.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.34x = 360,014.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,014.00/637.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.87

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