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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.46, 877.05 and 369.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.46, 877.05 and 369.95 is: 510.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.46 : 877.05 = 369.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.46/877.05 = 369.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.46x = 877.05 × 369.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.46x = 324,460.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,460.26/635.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.59

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