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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.86, 956.20 and 363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.86, 956.20 and 363.50 is: 545.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.86 : 956.20 = 363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.86/956.20 = 363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.86x = 956.20 × 363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.86x = 347,578.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,578.70/636.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.77

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