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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.65, 878.70 and 374.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.65, 878.70 and 374.81 is: 517.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.65 : 878.70 = 374.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.65/878.70 = 374.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.65x = 878.70 × 374.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.65x = 329,345.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,345.55/636.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.31

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