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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636, 877.68 and 403.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636, 877.68 and 403.36 is: 556.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636 : 877.68 = 403.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636/877.68 = 403.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636x = 877.68 × 403.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636x = 354,021.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,021.00/636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.64

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