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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.53, 953.87 and 362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.53, 953.87 and 362.04 is: 542.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.53 : 953.87 = 362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.53/953.87 = 362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.53x = 953.87 × 362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.53x = 345,339.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,339.09/636.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.53

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