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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.65, 953.37 and 245.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.65, 953.37 and 245.53 is: 368.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.65 : 953.37 = 245.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.65/953.37 = 245.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.65x = 953.37 × 245.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.65x = 234,082.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,082.13/635.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.26

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