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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.93, 878.68 and 400.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.93, 878.68 and 400.72 is: 552.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.93 : 878.68 = 400.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.93/878.68 = 400.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.93x = 878.68 × 400.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.93x = 352,104.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,104.65/636.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.82

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