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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.03, 953.13 and 361.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.03, 953.13 and 361.54 is: 541.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.03 : 953.13 = 361.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.03/953.13 = 361.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.03x = 953.13 × 361.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.03x = 344,588.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,588.05/636.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.78

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