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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.72, 954.96 and 363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.72, 954.96 and 363.12 is: 544.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.72 : 954.96 = 363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.72/954.96 = 363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.72x = 954.96 × 363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.72x = 346,765.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,765.08/636.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.61

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