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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.62, 878.31 and 360.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.62, 878.31 and 360.62 is: 497.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.62 : 878.31 = 360.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.62/878.31 = 360.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.62x = 878.31 × 360.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.62x = 316,736.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,736.15/636.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.53

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