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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.23, 950.95 and 360.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.23, 950.95 and 360.46 is: 539.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.23 : 950.95 = 360.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.23/950.95 = 360.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.23x = 950.95 × 360.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.23x = 342,779.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,779.44/635.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.61

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