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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.99, 952.43 and 361.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.99, 952.43 and 361.23 is: 540.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.99 : 952.43 = 361.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.99/952.43 = 361.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.99x = 952.43 × 361.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.99x = 344,040.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,040.91/635.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.96

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