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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.10, 952.35 and 571.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.10, 952.35 and 571.30 is: 855.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.10 : 952.35 = 571.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.10/952.35 = 571.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.10x = 952.35 × 571.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.10x = 544,077.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,077.56/636.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.33

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