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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.24, 953.18 and 293.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.24, 953.18 and 293.48 is: 440.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.24 : 953.18 = 293.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.24/953.18 = 293.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.24x = 953.18 × 293.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.24x = 279,739.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,739.27/635.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.37

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