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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.76, 878.70 and 375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.76, 878.70 and 375 is: 517.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.76 : 878.70 = 375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.76/878.70 = 375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.76x = 878.70 × 375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.76x = 329,512.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,512.50/636.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.48

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