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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.54, 877.56 and 415.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.54, 877.56 and 415.11 is: 572.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.54 : 877.56 = 415.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.54/877.56 = 415.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.54x = 877.56 × 415.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.54x = 364,283.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,283.93/636.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.29

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