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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.06, 953.67 and 266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.06, 953.67 and 266.04 is: 398.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.06 : 953.67 = 266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.06/953.67 = 266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.06x = 953.67 × 266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.06x = 253,715.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,715.36/636.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.89

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