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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.74, 953.66 and 362.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.74, 953.66 and 362.06 is: 543.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.74 : 953.66 = 362.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.74/953.66 = 362.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.74x = 953.66 × 362.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.74x = 345,282.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,282.14/635.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.12

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