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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.72, 951.76 and 360.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.72, 951.76 and 360.52 is: 539.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.72 : 951.76 = 360.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.72/951.76 = 360.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.72x = 951.76 × 360.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.72x = 343,128.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,128.52/635.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.75

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