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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.86, 954.70 and 362.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.86, 954.70 and 362.50 is: 544.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.86 : 954.70 = 362.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.86/954.70 = 362.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.86x = 954.70 × 362.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.86x = 346,078.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,078.75/635.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.27

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