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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.19, 877.90 and 370.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.19, 877.90 and 370.46 is: 511.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.19 : 877.90 = 370.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.19/877.90 = 370.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.19x = 877.90 × 370.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.19x = 325,226.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,226.83/636.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.21

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