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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.77, 955.74 and 377.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.77, 955.74 and 377.82 is: 566.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.77 : 955.74 = 377.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.77/955.74 = 377.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.77x = 955.74 × 377.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.77x = 361,097.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,097.69/637.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.19

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