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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.90, 877.73 and 370.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.90, 877.73 and 370.41 is: 511.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.90 : 877.73 = 370.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.90/877.73 = 370.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.90x = 877.73 × 370.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.90x = 325,118.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,118.12/635.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.28

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