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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.41, 951.48 and 361.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.41, 951.48 and 361.02 is: 541.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.41 : 951.48 = 361.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.41/951.48 = 361.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.41x = 951.48 × 361.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.41x = 343,503.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,503.31/634.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.45

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