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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.99, 954.35 and 358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.99, 954.35 and 358.56 is: 538.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.99 : 954.35 = 358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.99/954.35 = 358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.99x = 954.35 × 358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.99x = 342,189.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,189.94/635.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.05

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