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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.53, 952.38 and 361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.53, 952.38 and 361.04 is: 541.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.53 : 952.38 = 361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.53/952.38 = 361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.53x = 952.38 × 361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.53x = 343,840.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,840.71/635.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.03

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