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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.02, 952.68 and 361.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.02, 952.68 and 361.97 is: 542.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.02 : 952.68 = 361.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.02/952.68 = 361.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.02x = 952.68 × 361.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.02x = 344,841.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,841.58/636.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.19

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