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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.38, 953.38 and 288.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.38, 953.38 and 288.94 is: 433.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.38 : 953.38 = 288.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.38/953.38 = 288.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.38x = 953.38 × 288.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.38x = 275,469.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,469.62/635.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.55

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