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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.92, 957.40 and 374.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.92, 957.40 and 374.12 is: 561.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.92 : 957.40 = 374.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.92/957.40 = 374.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.92x = 957.40 × 374.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.92x = 358,182.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,182.49/637.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.48

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