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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.84, 877.17 and 370.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.84, 877.17 and 370.25 is: 510.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.84 : 877.17 = 370.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.84/877.17 = 370.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.84x = 877.17 × 370.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.84x = 324,772.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,772.19/635.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.78

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