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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.85, 955.64 and 363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.85, 955.64 and 363.12 is: 544.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.85 : 955.64 = 363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.85/955.64 = 363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.85x = 955.64 × 363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.85x = 347,012.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,012.00/636.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.89

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