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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.54, 877.14 and 370.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.54, 877.14 and 370.05 is: 510.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.54 : 877.14 = 370.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.54/877.14 = 370.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.54x = 877.14 × 370.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.54x = 324,585.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,585.66/635.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.73

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