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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.76, 953.03 and 245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.76, 953.03 and 245.48 is: 367.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.76 : 953.03 = 245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.76/953.03 = 245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.76x = 953.03 × 245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.76x = 233,945.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,945.65/635.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.98

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