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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.40, 953.49 and 361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.40, 953.49 and 361.68 is: 542.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.40 : 953.49 = 361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.40/953.49 = 361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.40x = 953.49 × 361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.40x = 344,858.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,858.26/635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.74

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