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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.34, 876.48 and 369.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.34, 876.48 and 369.75 is: 510.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.34 : 876.48 = 369.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.34/876.48 = 369.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.34x = 876.48 × 369.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.34x = 324,078.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,078.48/635.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.09

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