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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.08, 951.26 and 360.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.08, 951.26 and 360.30 is: 540.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.08 : 951.26 = 360.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.08/951.26 = 360.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.08x = 951.26 × 360.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.08x = 342,738.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,738.98/634.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.53

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