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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.96, 956.40 and 363.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.96, 956.40 and 363.36 is: 545.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.96 : 956.40 = 363.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.96/956.40 = 363.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.96x = 956.40 × 363.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.96x = 347,517.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,517.50/636.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.59

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