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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.60, 953.38 and 245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.60, 953.38 and 245.44 is: 368.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.60 : 953.38 = 245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.60/953.38 = 245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.60x = 953.38 × 245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.60x = 233,992.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,992.34/635.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.14

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