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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.62, 953.80 and 362.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.62, 953.80 and 362.02 is: 543.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.62 : 953.80 = 362.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.62/953.80 = 362.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.62x = 953.80 × 362.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.62x = 345,294.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,294.68/635.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.24

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