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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.63, 953.01 and 265.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.63, 953.01 and 265.33 is: 397.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.63 : 953.01 = 265.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.63/953.01 = 265.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.63x = 953.01 × 265.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.63x = 252,863.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,863.33/635.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.82

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