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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.24, 953.04 and 361.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.24, 953.04 and 361.28 is: 542.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.24 : 953.04 = 361.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.24/953.04 = 361.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.24x = 953.04 × 361.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.24x = 344,314.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,314.29/635.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.02

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