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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.84, 955.26 and 290.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.84, 955.26 and 290.19 is: 435.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.84 : 955.26 = 290.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.84/955.26 = 290.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.84x = 955.26 × 290.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.84x = 277,206.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,206.90/636.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.29

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