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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.84, 956.53 and 377.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.84, 956.53 and 377.92 is: 566.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.84 : 956.53 = 377.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.84/956.53 = 377.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.84x = 956.53 × 377.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.84x = 361,491.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,491.82/637.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.74

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