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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.42, 951.65 and 360.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.42, 951.65 and 360.70 is: 541.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.42 : 951.65 = 360.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.42/951.65 = 360.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.42x = 951.65 × 360.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.42x = 343,253.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,253.59/634.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.06

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