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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.08, 953 and 361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.08, 953 and 361.56 is: 542.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.08 : 953 = 361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.08/953 = 361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.08x = 953 × 361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.08x = 344,566.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,566.68/635.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.56

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