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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.68, 952.41 and 361.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.68, 952.41 and 361.29 is: 542.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.68 : 952.41 = 361.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.68/952.41 = 361.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.68x = 952.41 × 361.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.68x = 344,096.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,096.21/634.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.16

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