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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.01, 876.42 and 369.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.01, 876.42 and 369.61 is: 510.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.01 : 876.42 = 369.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.01/876.42 = 369.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.01x = 876.42 × 369.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.01x = 323,930.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,930.14/635.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.12

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