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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.23, 952.19 and 360.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.23, 952.19 and 360.74 is: 540.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.23 : 952.19 = 360.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.23/952.19 = 360.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.23x = 952.19 × 360.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.23x = 343,489.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,489.59/635.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.74

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