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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.71, 953.58 and 202.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.71, 953.58 and 202.87 is: 304.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.71 : 953.58 = 202.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.71/953.58 = 202.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.71x = 953.58 × 202.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.71x = 193,452.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,452.77/635.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.31

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