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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.84, 878.27 and 400.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.84, 878.27 and 400.82 is: 552.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.84 : 878.27 = 400.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.84/878.27 = 400.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.84x = 878.27 × 400.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.84x = 352,021.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,021.79/636.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.76

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