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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.34, 952.83 and 245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.34, 952.83 and 245.40 is: 368.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.34 : 952.83 = 245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.34/952.83 = 245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.34x = 952.83 × 245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.34x = 233,824.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,824.48/635.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.03

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