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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.53, 953.12 and 245.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.53, 953.12 and 245.58 is: 368.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.53 : 953.12 = 245.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.53/953.12 = 245.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.53x = 953.12 × 245.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.53x = 234,067.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,067.21/635.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.30

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