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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.87, 878.82 and 375.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.87, 878.82 and 375.06 is: 517.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.87 : 878.82 = 375.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.87/878.82 = 375.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.87x = 878.82 × 375.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.87x = 329,610.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,610.23/636.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.55

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