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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.15, 951.37 and 361.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.15, 951.37 and 361.10 is: 540.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.15 : 951.37 = 361.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.15/951.37 = 361.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.15x = 951.37 × 361.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.15x = 343,534.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,534.05/635.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.87

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