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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.47, 876.92 and 369.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.47, 876.92 and 369.88 is: 510.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.47 : 876.92 = 369.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.47/876.92 = 369.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.47x = 876.92 × 369.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.47x = 324,353.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,353.90/635.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.42

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