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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.47, 953.80 and 376.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.47, 953.80 and 376.51 is: 563.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.47 : 953.80 = 376.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.47/953.80 = 376.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.47x = 953.80 × 376.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.47x = 359,110.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,110.47/637.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.34

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