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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.96, 879.36 and 404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.96, 879.36 and 404 is: 557.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.96 : 879.36 = 404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.96/879.36 = 404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.96x = 879.36 × 404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.96x = 355,261.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,261.44/636.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.75

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