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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.57, 953.34 and 288.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.57, 953.34 and 288.83 is: 433.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.57 : 953.34 = 288.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.57/953.34 = 288.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.57x = 953.34 × 288.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.57x = 275,353.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,353.19/635.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.24

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