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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.90, 952.49 and 361.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.90, 952.49 and 361.85 is: 542.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.90 : 952.49 = 361.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.90/952.49 = 361.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.90x = 952.49 × 361.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.90x = 344,654.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,654.65/635.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.00

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