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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.32, 951.37 and 532.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.32, 951.37 and 532.35 is: 797.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.32 : 951.37 = 532.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.32/951.37 = 532.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.32x = 951.37 × 532.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.32x = 506,461.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,461.82/635.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.18

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