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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.74, 878.91 and 374.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.74, 878.91 and 374.75 is: 517.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.74 : 878.91 = 374.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.74/878.91 = 374.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.74x = 878.91 × 374.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.74x = 329,371.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,371.52/636.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.28

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