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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.56, 956.66 and 377.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.56, 956.66 and 377.55 is: 566.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.56 : 956.66 = 377.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.56/956.66 = 377.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.56x = 956.66 × 377.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.56x = 361,185.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,185.10/637.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.51

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