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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.52, 878.34 and 403.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.52, 878.34 and 403.64 is: 556.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.52 : 878.34 = 403.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.52/878.34 = 403.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.52x = 878.34 × 403.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.52x = 354,533.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,533.16/636.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.99

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