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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.75, 953.60 and 358.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.75, 953.60 and 358.10 is: 537.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.75 : 953.60 = 358.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.75/953.60 = 358.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.75x = 953.60 × 358.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.75x = 341,484.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,484.16/635.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.14

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