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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.28, 953.50 and 361.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.28, 953.50 and 361.79 is: 542.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.28 : 953.50 = 361.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.28/953.50 = 361.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.28x = 953.50 × 361.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.28x = 344,962.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,962.00/636.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.16

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