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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.96, 879.12 and 371.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.96, 879.12 and 371.45 is: 512.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.96 : 879.12 = 371.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.96/879.12 = 371.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.96x = 879.12 × 371.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.96x = 326,549.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,549.12/636.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.67

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