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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.24, 878.22 and 403.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.24, 878.22 and 403.68 is: 557.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.24 : 878.22 = 403.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.24/878.22 = 403.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.24x = 878.22 × 403.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.24x = 354,519.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,519.85/636.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.21

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