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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.87, 877.34 and 370.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.87, 877.34 and 370.23 is: 510.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.87 : 877.34 = 370.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.87/877.34 = 370.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.87x = 877.34 × 370.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.87x = 324,815.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,815.74/635.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.82

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