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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.98, 877.63 and 370.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.98, 877.63 and 370.47 is: 511.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.98 : 877.63 = 370.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.98/877.63 = 370.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.98x = 877.63 × 370.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.98x = 325,135.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,135.59/635.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.24

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