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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.76, 954.91 and 376.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.76, 954.91 and 376.89 is: 565.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.76 : 954.91 = 376.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.76/954.91 = 376.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.76x = 954.91 × 376.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.76x = 359,896.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,896.03/636.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.20

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