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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.23, 953.07 and 265.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.23, 953.07 and 265.09 is: 397.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.23 : 953.07 = 265.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.23/953.07 = 265.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.23x = 953.07 × 265.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.23x = 252,649.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,649.33/635.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.73

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