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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.36, 953 and 202.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.36, 953 and 202.49 is: 303.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.36 : 953 = 202.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.36/953 = 202.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.36x = 953 × 202.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.36x = 192,968.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,968.21/635.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.71

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