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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.29, 953.54 and 265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.29, 953.54 and 265.32 is: 398.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.29 : 953.54 = 265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.29/953.54 = 265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.29x = 953.54 × 265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.29x = 252,992.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,992.90/635.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.23

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