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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.56, 951.81 and 360.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.56, 951.81 and 360.98 is: 540.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.56 : 951.81 = 360.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.56/951.81 = 360.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.56x = 951.81 × 360.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.56x = 343,584.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,584.37/635.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.60

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