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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.82, 955.36 and 377.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.82, 955.36 and 377.01 is: 565.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.82 : 955.36 = 377.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.82/955.36 = 377.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.82x = 955.36 × 377.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.82x = 360,180.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,180.27/636.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.59

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