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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.16, 876.38 and 369.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.16, 876.38 and 369.56 is: 509.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.16 : 876.38 = 369.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.16/876.38 = 369.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.16x = 876.38 × 369.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.16x = 323,874.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,874.99/635.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.91

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