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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.70, 877.24 and 370.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.70, 877.24 and 370.14 is: 510.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.70 : 877.24 = 370.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.70/877.24 = 370.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.70x = 877.24 × 370.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.70x = 324,701.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,701.61/635.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.78

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