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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.59, 952.46 and 361.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.59, 952.46 and 361.10 is: 541.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.59 : 952.46 = 361.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.59/952.46 = 361.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.59x = 952.46 × 361.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.59x = 343,931.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,931.91/635.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.13

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