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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.23, 877.98 and 370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.23, 877.98 and 370.72 is: 511.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.23 : 877.98 = 370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.23/877.98 = 370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.23x = 877.98 × 370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.23x = 325,484.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,484.75/636.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.59

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