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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.40, 954.66 and 380.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.40, 954.66 and 380.36 is: 569.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.40 : 954.66 = 380.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.40/954.66 = 380.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.40x = 954.66 × 380.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.40x = 363,114.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,114.48/637.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.68

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