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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.49, 952.56 and 245.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.49, 952.56 and 245.39 is: 367.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.49 : 952.56 = 245.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.49/952.56 = 245.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.49x = 952.56 × 245.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.49x = 233,743.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,743.94/635.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.82

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