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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.44, 878.13 and 370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.44, 878.13 and 370.72 is: 511.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.44 : 878.13 = 370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.44/878.13 = 370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.44x = 878.13 × 370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.44x = 325,538.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,538.16/636.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.50

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