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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.34, 953.28 and 288.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.34, 953.28 and 288.66 is: 433.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.34 : 953.28 = 288.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.34/953.28 = 288.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.34x = 953.28 × 288.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.34x = 275,173.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,173.80/635.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.11

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