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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.76, 955 and 290.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.76, 955 and 290.08 is: 435.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.76 : 955 = 290.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.76/955 = 290.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.76x = 955 × 290.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.76x = 277,026.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,026.40/636.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.06

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