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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.79, 955.13 and 266.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.79, 955.13 and 266.44 is: 399.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.79 : 955.13 = 266.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.79/955.13 = 266.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.79x = 955.13 × 266.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.79x = 254,481.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,481.12/636.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.63

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