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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.86, 954.69 and 362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.86, 954.69 and 362.88 is: 543.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.86 : 954.69 = 362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.86/954.69 = 362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.86x = 954.69 × 362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.86x = 346,436.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,436.55/636.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.97

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