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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636, 953.58 and 362.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636, 953.58 and 362.22 is: 543.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636 : 953.58 = 362.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636/953.58 = 362.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636x = 953.58 × 362.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636x = 345,405.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,405.75/636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.09

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