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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.87, 953.51 and 245.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.87, 953.51 and 245.59 is: 368.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.87 : 953.51 = 245.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.87/953.51 = 245.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.87x = 953.51 × 245.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.87x = 234,168.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,168.91/635.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.26

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