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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.76, 953.10 and 245.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.76, 953.10 and 245.55 is: 368.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.76 : 953.10 = 245.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.76/953.10 = 245.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.76x = 953.10 × 245.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.76x = 234,033.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,033.71/635.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.12

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