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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.84, 954.81 and 363.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.84, 954.81 and 363.06 is: 544.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.84 : 954.81 = 363.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.84/954.81 = 363.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.84x = 954.81 × 363.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.84x = 346,653.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,653.32/636.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.33

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