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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.72, 951.84 and 361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.72, 951.84 and 361 is: 541.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.72 : 951.84 = 361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.72/951.84 = 361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.72x = 951.84 × 361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.72x = 343,614.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,614.24/634.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.36

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