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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.57, 954.50 and 376.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.57, 954.50 and 376.61 is: 564.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.57 : 954.50 = 376.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.57/954.50 = 376.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.57x = 954.50 × 376.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.57x = 359,467.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,467.59/636.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.69

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