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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.61, 878.52 and 371.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.61, 878.52 and 371.23 is: 512.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.61 : 878.52 = 371.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.61/878.52 = 371.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.61x = 878.52 × 371.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.61x = 326,138.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,138.64/636.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.31

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