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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.53, 954.95 and 376.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.53, 954.95 and 376.74 is: 565.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.53 : 954.95 = 376.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.53/954.95 = 376.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.53x = 954.95 × 376.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.53x = 359,765.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,765.98/636.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.20

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