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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.66, 950.76 and 359.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.66, 950.76 and 359.95 is: 539.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.66 : 950.76 = 359.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.66/950.76 = 359.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.66x = 950.76 × 359.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.66x = 342,226.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,226.06/634.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.23

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