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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.60, 954.11 and 377.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.60, 954.11 and 377.74 is: 565.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.60 : 954.11 = 377.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.60/954.11 = 377.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.60x = 954.11 × 377.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.60x = 360,405.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,405.51/637.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.25

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