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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.01, 951.62 and 360.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.01, 951.62 and 360.52 is: 540.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.01 : 951.62 = 360.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.01/951.62 = 360.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.01x = 951.62 × 360.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.01x = 343,073.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,073.86/635.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.27

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