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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.22, 952.69 and 288.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.22, 952.69 and 288.33 is: 432.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.22 : 952.69 = 288.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.22/952.69 = 288.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.22x = 952.69 × 288.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.22x = 274,689.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,689.11/635.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.43

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