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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.27, 953.51 and 376.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.27, 953.51 and 376.34 is: 563.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.27 : 953.51 = 376.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.27/953.51 = 376.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.27x = 953.51 × 376.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.27x = 358,837.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,837.30/636.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.97

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