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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.75, 952.25 and 292.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.75, 952.25 and 292.75 is: 439.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.75 : 952.25 = 292.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.75/952.25 = 292.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.75x = 952.25 × 292.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.75x = 278,771.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,771.19/634.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.18

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