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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.70, 878.58 and 371.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.70, 878.58 and 371.17 is: 512.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.70 : 878.58 = 371.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.70/878.58 = 371.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.70x = 878.58 × 371.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.70x = 326,102.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,102.54/636.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.18

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