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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635, 876.44 and 373.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635, 876.44 and 373.10 is: 514.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635 : 876.44 = 373.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635/876.44 = 373.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635x = 876.44 × 373.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635x = 326,999.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,999.76/635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.96

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