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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.52, 877.01 and 370.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.52, 877.01 and 370.01 is: 510.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.52 : 877.01 = 370.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.52/877.01 = 370.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.52x = 877.01 × 370.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.52x = 324,504.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,504.89/635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.61

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