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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.33, 953.30 and 357.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.33, 953.30 and 357.50 is: 536.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.33 : 953.30 = 357.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.33/953.30 = 357.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.33x = 953.30 × 357.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.33x = 340,798.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,798.20/635.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.42

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