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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.93, 954.59 and 376.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.93, 954.59 and 376.65 is: 564.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.93 : 954.59 = 376.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.93/954.59 = 376.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.93x = 954.59 × 376.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.93x = 359,544.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,544.44/636.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.50

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