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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.31, 952.43 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.31, 952.43 and 265.14 is: 397.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.31 : 952.43 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.31/952.43 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.31x = 952.43 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.31x = 252,525.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,525.96/635.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.48

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