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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.14, 952.47 and 264.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.14, 952.47 and 264.92 is: 397.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.14 : 952.47 = 264.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.14/952.47 = 264.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.14x = 952.47 × 264.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.14x = 252,328.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,328.35/635.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.28

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