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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.69, 954.69 and 358.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.69, 954.69 and 358.93 is: 538.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.69 : 954.69 = 358.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.69/954.69 = 358.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.69x = 954.69 × 358.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.69x = 342,664.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,664.49/636.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.20

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