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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.44, 878.31 and 370.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.44, 878.31 and 370.88 is: 511.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.44 : 878.31 = 370.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.44/878.31 = 370.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.44x = 878.31 × 370.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.44x = 325,743.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,743.22/636.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.82

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