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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.49, 951.76 and 361.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.49, 951.76 and 361.11 is: 541.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.49 : 951.76 = 361.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.49/951.76 = 361.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.49x = 951.76 × 361.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.49x = 343,690.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,690.05/634.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.68

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