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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.91, 877.39 and 370.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.91, 877.39 and 370.26 is: 510.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.91 : 877.39 = 370.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.91/877.39 = 370.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.91x = 877.39 × 370.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.91x = 324,862.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,862.42/635.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.86

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