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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.13, 953.01 and 288.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.13, 953.01 and 288.71 is: 433.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.13 : 953.01 = 288.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.13/953.01 = 288.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.13x = 953.01 × 288.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.13x = 275,143.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,143.52/635.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.21

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