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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.58, 952.16 and 360.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.58, 952.16 and 360.99 is: 540.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.58 : 952.16 = 360.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.58/952.16 = 360.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.58x = 952.16 × 360.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.58x = 343,718.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,718.43/635.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.79

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