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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.29, 954.82 and 376.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.29, 954.82 and 376.51 is: 564.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.29 : 954.82 = 376.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.29/954.82 = 376.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.29x = 954.82 × 376.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.29x = 359,499.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,499.28/636.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.99

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