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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.80, 952.80 and 361.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.80, 952.80 and 361.48 is: 541.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.80 : 952.80 = 361.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.80/952.80 = 361.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.80x = 952.80 × 361.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.80x = 344,418.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,418.14/635.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.71

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