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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.78, 953.76 and 202.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.78, 953.76 and 202.79 is: 304.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.78 : 953.76 = 202.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.78/953.76 = 202.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.78x = 953.76 × 202.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.78x = 193,412.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,412.99/635.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.21

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