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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.08, 951.41 and 361.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.08, 951.41 and 361.36 is: 541.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.08 : 951.41 = 361.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.08/951.41 = 361.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.08x = 951.41 × 361.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.08x = 343,801.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,801.52/635.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.35

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