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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.50, 953.26 and 245.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.50, 953.26 and 245.41 is: 368.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.50 : 953.26 = 245.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.50/953.26 = 245.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.50x = 953.26 × 245.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.50x = 233,941.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,941.10/635.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.12

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