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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.65, 877.38 and 370.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.65, 877.38 and 370.21 is: 511.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.65 : 877.38 = 370.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.65/877.38 = 370.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.65x = 877.38 × 370.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.65x = 324,814.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,814.85/635.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.00

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