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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.61, 950.98 and 361.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.61, 950.98 and 361.83 is: 541.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.61 : 950.98 = 361.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.61/950.98 = 361.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.61x = 950.98 × 361.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.61x = 344,093.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,093.09/635.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.36

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