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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.74, 953.71 and 202.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.74, 953.71 and 202.79 is: 304.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.74 : 953.71 = 202.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.74/953.71 = 202.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.74x = 953.71 × 202.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.74x = 193,404.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,404.73/635.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.22

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