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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.45, 954.08 and 362.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.45, 954.08 and 362.07 is: 543.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.45 : 954.08 = 362.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.45/954.08 = 362.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.45x = 954.08 × 362.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.45x = 345,443.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,443.29/635.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.62

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