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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.42, 954.33 and 362.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.42, 954.33 and 362.73 is: 543.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.42 : 954.33 = 362.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.42/954.33 = 362.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.42x = 954.33 × 362.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.42x = 346,164.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,164.12/636.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.92

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