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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.28, 952.32 and 361.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.28, 952.32 and 361.52 is: 541.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.28 : 952.32 = 361.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.28/952.32 = 361.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.28x = 952.32 × 361.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.28x = 344,282.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,282.73/635.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.94

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