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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.61, 954.10 and 265.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.61, 954.10 and 265.67 is: 398.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.61 : 954.10 = 265.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.61/954.10 = 265.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.61x = 954.10 × 265.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.61x = 253,475.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,475.63/635.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.79

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