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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.36, 954 and 376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.36, 954 and 376.32 is: 564.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.36 : 954 = 376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.36/954 = 376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.36x = 954 × 376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.36x = 359,009.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,009.28/636.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.16

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