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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.72, 950.26 and 359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.72, 950.26 and 359.52 is: 538.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.72 : 950.26 = 359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.72/950.26 = 359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.72x = 950.26 × 359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.72x = 341,637.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,637.48/634.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.25

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