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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.36, 952.32 and 533.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.36, 952.32 and 533.76 is: 798.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.36 : 952.32 = 533.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.36/952.32 = 533.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.36x = 952.32 × 533.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.36x = 508,310.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,310.32/636.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.78

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