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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.38, 952.54 and 245.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.38, 952.54 and 245.17 is: 367.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.38 : 952.54 = 245.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.38/952.54 = 245.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.38x = 952.54 × 245.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.38x = 233,534.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,534.23/635.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.55

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