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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.59, 878.44 and 374.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.59, 878.44 and 374.56 is: 516.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.59 : 878.44 = 374.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.59/878.44 = 374.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.59x = 878.44 × 374.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.59x = 329,028.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,028.49/636.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.86

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