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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.36, 878.40 and 426.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.36, 878.40 and 426.12 is: 588.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.36 : 878.40 = 426.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.36/878.40 = 426.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.36x = 878.40 × 426.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.36x = 374,303.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,303.81/636.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.20

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