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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.32, 952.86 and 533.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.32, 952.86 and 533.36 is: 798.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.32 : 952.86 = 533.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.32/952.86 = 533.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.32x = 952.86 × 533.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.32x = 508,217.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,217.41/636.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.68

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