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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.10, 951.60 and 359.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.10, 951.60 and 359.90 is: 540.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.10 : 951.60 = 359.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.10/951.60 = 359.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.10x = 951.60 × 359.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.10x = 342,480.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,480.84/634.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.11

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