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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.12, 876.42 and 369.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.12, 876.42 and 369.54 is: 509.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.12 : 876.42 = 369.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.12/876.42 = 369.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.12x = 876.42 × 369.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.12x = 323,873.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,873.63/635.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.94

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