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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.65, 954.06 and 377.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.65, 954.06 and 377.79 is: 565.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.65 : 954.06 = 377.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.65/954.06 = 377.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.65x = 954.06 × 377.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.65x = 360,434.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,434.33/637.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.25

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