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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.25, 953.16 and 288.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.25, 953.16 and 288.68 is: 433.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.25 : 953.16 = 288.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.25/953.16 = 288.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.25x = 953.16 × 288.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.25x = 275,153.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,153.46/635.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.14

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