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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.85, 954.69 and 362.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.85, 954.69 and 362.49 is: 544.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.85 : 954.69 = 362.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.85/954.69 = 362.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.85x = 954.69 × 362.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.85x = 346,065.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,065.58/635.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.26

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