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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.14, 952.71 and 245.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.14, 952.71 and 245.33 is: 367.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.14 : 952.71 = 245.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.14/952.71 = 245.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.14x = 952.71 × 245.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.14x = 233,727.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,727.61/635.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.99

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