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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.93, 954.08 and 265.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.93, 954.08 and 265.91 is: 398.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.93 : 954.08 = 265.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.93/954.08 = 265.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.93x = 954.08 × 265.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.93x = 253,699.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,699.41/635.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.94

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