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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.88, 952.14 and 361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.88, 952.14 and 361.56 is: 541.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.88 : 952.14 = 361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.88/952.14 = 361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.88x = 952.14 × 361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.88x = 344,255.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,255.74/635.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.38

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