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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.48, 952.55 and 245.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.48, 952.55 and 245.37 is: 367.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.48 : 952.55 = 245.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.48/952.55 = 245.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.48x = 952.55 × 245.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.48x = 233,725.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,725.97/635.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.80

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