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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.56, 953.44 and 202.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.56, 953.44 and 202.76 is: 304.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.56 : 953.44 = 202.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.56/953.44 = 202.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.56x = 953.44 × 202.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.56x = 193,319.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,319.49/635.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.17

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