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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.88, 950.64 and 360.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.88, 950.64 and 360.56 is: 539.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.88 : 950.64 = 360.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.88/950.64 = 360.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.88x = 950.64 × 360.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.88x = 342,762.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,762.76/634.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.89

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