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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.30, 878.14 and 367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.30, 878.14 and 367.20 is: 506.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.30 : 878.14 = 367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.30/878.14 = 367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.30x = 878.14 × 367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.30x = 322,453.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,453.01/636.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.76

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