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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.50, 878.37 and 360.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.50, 878.37 and 360.50 is: 497.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.50 : 878.37 = 360.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.50/878.37 = 360.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.50x = 878.37 × 360.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.50x = 316,652.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,652.39/636.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.49

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