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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.59, 877.10 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.59, 877.10 and 370.08 is: 510.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.59 : 877.10 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.59/877.10 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.59x = 877.10 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.59x = 324,590.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,590.93/635.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.70

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