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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.52, 877.01 and 369.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.52, 877.01 and 369.84 is: 510.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.52 : 877.01 = 369.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.52/877.01 = 369.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.52x = 877.01 × 369.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.52x = 324,351.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,351.53/635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.37

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