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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.15, 952.58 and 245.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.15, 952.58 and 245.21 is: 367.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.15 : 952.58 = 245.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.15/952.58 = 245.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.15x = 952.58 × 245.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.15x = 233,577.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,577.99/635.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.75

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