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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.44, 951.42 and 361.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.44, 951.42 and 361.12 is: 540.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.44 : 951.42 = 361.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.44/951.42 = 361.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.44x = 951.42 × 361.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.44x = 343,576.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,576.79/635.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.69

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