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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.58, 877.02 and 369.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.58, 877.02 and 369.92 is: 510.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.58 : 877.02 = 369.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.58/877.02 = 369.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.58x = 877.02 × 369.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.58x = 324,427.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,427.24/635.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.44

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