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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.66, 953.32 and 202.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.66, 953.32 and 202.71 is: 304.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.66 : 953.32 = 202.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.66/953.32 = 202.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.66x = 953.32 × 202.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.66x = 193,247.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,247.50/635.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.01

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