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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.48, 955.06 and 363.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.48, 955.06 and 363.11 is: 544.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.48 : 955.06 = 363.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.48/955.06 = 363.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.48x = 955.06 × 363.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.48x = 346,786.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,786.15/636.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.85

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