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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.49, 952.95 and 265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.49, 952.95 and 265.02 is: 397.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.49 : 952.95 = 265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.49/952.95 = 265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.49x = 952.95 × 265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.49x = 252,550.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,550.81/635.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.41

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