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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.91, 955.85 and 363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.91, 955.85 and 363.18 is: 545.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.91 : 955.85 = 363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.91/955.85 = 363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.91x = 955.85 × 363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.91x = 347,149.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,149.41/636.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.05

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