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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.64, 953.46 and 245.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.64, 953.46 and 245.83 is: 368.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.64 : 953.46 = 245.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.64/953.46 = 245.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.64x = 953.46 × 245.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.64x = 234,389.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,389.07/635.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.75

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