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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.12, 953.94 and 294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.12, 953.94 and 294.12 is: 441.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.12 : 953.94 = 294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.12/953.94 = 294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.12x = 953.94 × 294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.12x = 280,572.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,572.83/636.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.07

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