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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.41, 953.12 and 240.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.41, 953.12 and 240.17 is: 360.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.41 : 953.12 = 240.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.41/953.12 = 240.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.41x = 953.12 × 240.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.41x = 228,910.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,910.83/635.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.26

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