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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.98, 953.13 and 361.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.98, 953.13 and 361.90 is: 542.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.98 : 953.13 = 361.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.98/953.13 = 361.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.98x = 953.13 × 361.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.98x = 344,937.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,937.75/635.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.37

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