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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.99, 879.06 and 371.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.99, 879.06 and 371.40 is: 512.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.99 : 879.06 = 371.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.99/879.06 = 371.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.99x = 879.06 × 371.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.99x = 326,482.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,482.88/636.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.54

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