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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.78, 952.92 and 362.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.78, 952.92 and 362.07 is: 542.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.78 : 952.92 = 362.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.78/952.92 = 362.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.78x = 952.92 × 362.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.78x = 345,023.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,023.74/635.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.68

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