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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.08, 955.08 and 376.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.08, 955.08 and 376.52 is: 565.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.08 : 955.08 = 376.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.08/955.08 = 376.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.08x = 955.08 × 376.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.08x = 359,606.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,606.72/636.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.35

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