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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.80, 877.56 and 370.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.80, 877.56 and 370.46 is: 511.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.80 : 877.56 = 370.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.80/877.56 = 370.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.80x = 877.56 × 370.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.80x = 325,100.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,100.88/635.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.33

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