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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.08, 953.30 and 288.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.08, 953.30 and 288.92 is: 433.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.08 : 953.30 = 288.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.08/953.30 = 288.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.08x = 953.30 × 288.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.08x = 275,427.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,427.44/636.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.01

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