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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.90, 878.98 and 400.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.90, 878.98 and 400.88 is: 553.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.90 : 878.98 = 400.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.90/878.98 = 400.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.90x = 878.98 × 400.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.90x = 352,365.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,365.50/636.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.25

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