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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.79, 953.39 and 245.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.79, 953.39 and 245.98 is: 368.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.79 : 953.39 = 245.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.79/953.39 = 245.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.79x = 953.39 × 245.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.79x = 234,513.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,513.91/635.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.85

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