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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.80, 956.99 and 378.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.80, 956.99 and 378.31 is: 567.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.80 : 956.99 = 378.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.80/956.99 = 378.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.80x = 956.99 × 378.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.80x = 362,038.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,038.89/637.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.64

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