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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.09, 876.42 and 369.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.09, 876.42 and 369.51 is: 509.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.09 : 876.42 = 369.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.09/876.42 = 369.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.09x = 876.42 × 369.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.09x = 323,845.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,845.95/635.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.92

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