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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.37, 956.69 and 377.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.37, 956.69 and 377.63 is: 566.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.37 : 956.69 = 377.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.37/956.69 = 377.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.37x = 956.69 × 377.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.37x = 361,275.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,275.30/637.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.82

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