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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.50, 950.94 and 360.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.50, 950.94 and 360.72 is: 540.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.50 : 950.94 = 360.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.50/950.94 = 360.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.50x = 950.94 × 360.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.50x = 343,023.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,023.08/634.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.62

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