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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.39, 953.26 and 265.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.39, 953.26 and 265.07 is: 397.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.39 : 953.26 = 265.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.39/953.26 = 265.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.39x = 953.26 × 265.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.39x = 252,683.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,683.21/635.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.68

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