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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.97, 879.02 and 371.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.97, 879.02 and 371.47 is: 512.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.97 : 879.02 = 371.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.97/879.02 = 371.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.97x = 879.02 × 371.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.97x = 326,529.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,529.56/636.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.63

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