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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.77, 950.81 and 360.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.77, 950.81 and 360.72 is: 540.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.77 : 950.81 = 360.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.77/950.81 = 360.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.77x = 950.81 × 360.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.77x = 342,974.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,974.38/634.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.31

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