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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.20, 951.36 and 527.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.20, 951.36 and 527.20 is: 789.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.20 : 951.36 = 527.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.20/951.36 = 527.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.20x = 951.36 × 527.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.20x = 501,556.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,556.99/635.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.60

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