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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.52, 952.20 and 507

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.52, 952.20 and 507 is: 759.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.52 : 952.20 = 507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.52/952.20 = 507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.52x = 952.20 × 507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.52x = 482,765.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,765.40/635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.64

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