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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637, 878.50 and 415.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637, 878.50 and 415.74 is: 573.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637 : 878.50 = 415.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637/878.50 = 415.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637x = 878.50 × 415.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637x = 365,227.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,227.59/637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.36

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