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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.40, 951.84 and 361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.40, 951.84 and 361.08 is: 540.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.40 : 951.84 = 361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.40/951.84 = 361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.40x = 951.84 × 361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.40x = 343,690.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,690.39/635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.90

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