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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.83, 952.50 and 361.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.83, 952.50 and 361.16 is: 541.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.83 : 952.50 = 361.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.83/952.50 = 361.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.83x = 952.50 × 361.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.83x = 344,000.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,000.14/634.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.88

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