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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.45, 951.01 and 361.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.45, 951.01 and 361.13 is: 540.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.45 : 951.01 = 361.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.45/951.01 = 361.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.45x = 951.01 × 361.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.45x = 343,432.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,432.58/635.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.46

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