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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.83, 954.01 and 377.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.83, 954.01 and 377.21 is: 564.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.83 : 954.01 = 377.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.83/954.01 = 377.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.83x = 954.01 × 377.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.83x = 359,864.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,864.97/637.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.20

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