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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.13, 952.83 and 361.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.13, 952.83 and 361.22 is: 541.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.13 : 952.83 = 361.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.13/952.83 = 361.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.13x = 952.83 × 361.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.13x = 344,176.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,176.49/635.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.90

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