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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.12, 877.80 and 370.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.12, 877.80 and 370.54 is: 511.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.12 : 877.80 = 370.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.12/877.80 = 370.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.12x = 877.80 × 370.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.12x = 325,260.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,260.01/636.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.32

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