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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.70, 952.05 and 360.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.70, 952.05 and 360.61 is: 540.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.70 : 952.05 = 360.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.70/952.05 = 360.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.70x = 952.05 × 360.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.70x = 343,318.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,318.75/634.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.92

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