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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634, 950.58 and 360.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634, 950.58 and 360.22 is: 540.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634 : 950.58 = 360.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634/950.58 = 360.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634x = 950.58 × 360.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634x = 342,417.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,417.93/634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.09

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