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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.36, 952.76 and 518.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.36, 952.76 and 518.52 is: 776.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.36 : 952.76 = 518.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.36/952.76 = 518.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.36x = 952.76 × 518.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.36x = 494,022.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,022.52/636.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.33

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