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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.10, 952.02 and 361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.10, 952.02 and 361.08 is: 541.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.10 : 952.02 = 361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.10/952.02 = 361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.10x = 952.02 × 361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.10x = 343,755.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,755.38/635.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.26

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