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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.79, 878.75 and 374.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.79, 878.75 and 374.82 is: 517.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.79 : 878.75 = 374.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.79/878.75 = 374.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.79x = 878.75 × 374.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.79x = 329,366.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,366.81/636.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.23

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