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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.23, 952.62 and 288.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.23, 952.62 and 288.27 is: 432.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.23 : 952.62 = 288.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.23/952.62 = 288.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.23x = 952.62 × 288.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.23x = 274,611.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,611.77/635.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.30

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