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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.68, 877.28 and 370.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.68, 877.28 and 370.22 is: 510.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.68 : 877.28 = 370.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.68/877.28 = 370.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.68x = 877.28 × 370.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.68x = 324,786.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,786.60/635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.93

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