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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.38, 876.84 and 369.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.38, 876.84 and 369.87 is: 510.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.38 : 876.84 = 369.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.38/876.84 = 369.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.38x = 876.84 × 369.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.38x = 324,316.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,316.81/635.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.43

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