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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.12, 951.86 and 376.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.12, 951.86 and 376.24 is: 562.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.12 : 951.86 = 376.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.12/951.86 = 376.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.12x = 951.86 × 376.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.12x = 358,126.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,126.37/636.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.99

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