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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.81, 877.57 and 370.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.81, 877.57 and 370.46 is: 511.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.81 : 877.57 = 370.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.81/877.57 = 370.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.81x = 877.57 × 370.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.81x = 325,105.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,105.85/635.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.33

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