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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.51, 954.10 and 376.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.51, 954.10 and 376.45 is: 564.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.51 : 954.10 = 376.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.51/954.10 = 376.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.51x = 954.10 × 376.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.51x = 359,173.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,173.33/636.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.29

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