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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.32, 878.02 and 367.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.32, 878.02 and 367.10 is: 506.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.32 : 878.02 = 367.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.32/878.02 = 367.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.32x = 878.02 × 367.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.32x = 322,321.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,321.14/636.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.54

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