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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.81, 877.13 and 370.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.81, 877.13 and 370.23 is: 510.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.81 : 877.13 = 370.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.81/877.13 = 370.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.81x = 877.13 × 370.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.81x = 324,737.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,737.99/635.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.75

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